Walthers Rolling Stock
Express Box Car (Rebuilt Troop Kitchen Car) - Assembled
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Walthers Part # 932-4182, p. 137 Walthers 2008 HO Scale Reference
HO scale, $27.98, currently in stock at Walthers
By 1946, the Army's special kitchen cars were no longer needed and were
offered for sale. Affordably priced, they required only minor modification
for civilian use as 50' box cars. But since they were equipped for
high-speed passenger service, they could easily be converted to other
roles. Many were remodeled with plated-over windows and vents, new side
doors and a fresh coat of paint. In service, they handled baggage, mail and
express shipments. Many led long lives, remaining in use until the late
1960s.
A must-have for period modelers, this all-new car looks great alongside
Walthers streamlined or heavyweight equipment. Based on a Burlington
prototype that was also used by the Monon, similar converted cars were used
by several roads.
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