Walthers 910-50709 72' Centerbeam Flatcar with Standard Beam - Hampton Lumber CRLE #2566 HO Scale

Walthers 910 - 50709 72' Centerbeam Flatcar with Standard Beam in HO Scale, featuring Hampton Lumber CRLE #2566. Note that the picture might show a different road number. Shipping lumber by train on your HO railroad is a breeze with a fleet of WaltherMainline 72' Centerbeam Flatcars. These cars, designed for quick loading and unloading, entered service in the 1980s and became a hit with shippers and customers. The well - detailed models are based on earlier cars with oval cut - outs on the centerbeam to reduce weight, and they're still in use by many railroads and lumber producers. Key features include: a one - time run of these road numbers (order now as quantity is limited), prototypes in service since the 1980s, a heavy die - cast metal underframe for great tracking, correct 36' RP - 25 turned metal wheelsets, Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers, and the ability to load model cars in minutes with SceneMaster Wrapped Lumber Loads (sold separately; search 72' centerbeam load on our site).

Using this HO scale Walthers 72' Centerbeam Flatcar is easy. First, if you want to add the lumber loads, you can use the SceneMaster Wrapped Lumber Loads (sold separately). Just search for 72' centerbeam load on our site to find them and load your model car in minutes. When handling the flatcar, be careful not to drop it as the heavy die - cast metal underframe is sturdy but can be damaged from a hard impact. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the car from time to time. Make sure to keep the metal knuckle couplers clean to ensure smooth operation. Also, since it's a limited - quantity item with a one - time run of these road numbers, if you're interested, it's best to order it soon.