Get ready to cool down your HO railroad layout with a fleet of Walthers Mainline 50-foot Exterior-Post Mechanical Refrigerator Cars! These cars, inspired by those built at the Burlington's Havelock Shops, were a common sight on many railroads from the 1960s to the early 2000s. Ideal for serving cold storage facilities and grocery wholesalers, they could carry all sorts of temperature-sensitive food products. Key features include: a one-time run of these road numbers (order now as quantities are limited), dimensions that match the prototype, a diagonal panel roof with a separately attached exhaust stack, detailed plug doors and refrigerator grilles, late improved Dreadnaught ends, a see-through running board, a highly detailed underbody with fuel tanks and brake gear, 70-ton roller bearing trucks, correct 33' RP-25 turned metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers.
Using this HO scale refrigerator car is easy. Just place it on your model railroad tracks and connect it to other cars using the Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers. When handling, be gentle to avoid any damage to the detailed parts like the plug doors and grilles. For maintenance, regularly check the wheelsets and trucks to ensure smooth movement. You can clean the car with a soft, dry cloth. If there are any stubborn marks, use a mild cleaner and a soft brush. Keep it stored in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent any fading or warping.
