Athearn ATH17071 60' Bulkhead Flat, CPR Canadian Pacific #316419 HO Scale

The Athearn ATH17071 is a fantastic HO scale 60' Bulkhead Flat from CPR Canadian Pacific, numbered #316419. It brings a high level of realism to your model railroad.

Detailed Features

Model Features:

• End details and brake wheel are separately applied for added authenticity.
• Comes with 33” machined metal wheels with RP25 contours for smooth running.
• Equipped with body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers for easy connection.
• Painted and printed realistically to look just like the prototype.
• Fully assembled and ready to roll right out of the box.
• Highly detailed injection-molded body shows great craftsmanship.
• Requires a minimum radius of 18” for smooth operation.

Prototype and Background Info:

Specialized load handling equipment, like the bulkheads on this flatcar, has been used in railroad freight service for a long time. The bulkhead ends not only make it easy to load pulpwood but also prevent regular items such as lumber, building materials, and pipe loads from shifting during transit.

Specifications

This Athearn ATH17071 HO scale 60' Bulkhead Flat is ready to go right out of the box. To use it, simply connect it to your model train using the McHenry Scale Knuckle couplers. It works well on tracks with a minimum radius of 18". When handling the flatcar, be gentle to avoid damaging the separately applied end details and brake wheel. Keep it away from small children as it's recommended for ages 14 and up. For maintenance, you can clean the 33” machined metal wheels occasionally with a soft cloth to keep the train running smoothly. Store it in a dry place to prevent any damage to the painted and printed details.