Walthers 910-3964 57' Mechanical Reefer - SP - Southern Pacific SPFE #456212 HO Scale

Walthers 910-3964 57' HO Scale Mechanical Reefer representing Southern Pacific SPFE #456212. Note: Picture might show a different road number. Use these WalthersMainline 57' Reefers to transport all sorts of perishable goods on your HO railroad. These models are based on cars built by Pacific Car and Foundry (PC&F) from 1967 - 1968 for Pacific Fruit Express and multiple railroads. The real - life prototypes were widely used until the early 2000s, serving growing areas, cold storage plants, and grocery distributors. They come fully assembled in eye - catching period colors, are well - detailed, and reasonably priced. Key features include: One - time production of these road numbers, limited stock available. They could carry fresh fruits, vegetables, canned, and frozen foods. Appropriate Keystone or Hydra - Cushion underframe details. Short ladders and low hand brakes. 9' Youngstown plug door with separate latch bars. Authentic Stanray peaked, ribbed roof with capped exhaust stack. Detailed underbody with brake gear and fuel tanks. 70 - ton roller bearing trucks. Correct 33' RP - 25 turned - metal wheelsets. Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using your Walthers 910 - 3964 57' HO Scale Mechanical Reefer is easy. Just place it on your HO railroad track and let it carry all kinds of perishable goods like fresh fruits, vegetables, canned, and frozen foods. When handling, be gentle as the model has detailed parts like the short ladders, low hand brakes, and the 9' Youngstown plug door with separate latch bars. Avoid dropping it or hitting it against hard objects. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior. You can also gently dust the underbody with brake gear and fuel tanks. Check the 70 - ton roller bearing trucks and 33' RP - 25 turned - metal wheelsets regularly for any signs of wear or damage. If the Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers seem loose, handle them carefully and, if needed, you can have them adjusted by a professional. Since it's a limited - quantity item, keep it in a safe place when not in use.