Walthers 910-50710 72' Centerbeam Flatcar with Standard Beam - Hampton Lumber CRLE #2575 HO Scale

Shipping lumber by train on your HO railroad becomes a breeze with a fleet of WaltherMainline 72 - foot Centerbeam Flatcars. These models are designed to speed up loading and unloading. Introduced in the 1980s, they quickly became a hit among shippers and customers. The detailed models are based on earlier cars with oval cut - outs (known as 'opera windows') on the centerbeam to reduce weight, and they're still in service with 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 - foot RP - 25 turned metal wheelsets, Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers, and you can load model cars in minutes with SceneMaster Wrapped Lumber Loads (sold separately, search for 72 - foot centerbeam load on our site).

Using this Walthers 72 - foot Centerbeam Flatcar on your HO scale railroad is easy. First, you can quickly load it up with SceneMaster Wrapped Lumber Loads (sold separately). Just search for the 72 - foot centerbeam load on our site to get the right ones. When setting it on the tracks, the heavy die - cast metal underframe ensures good tracking, so it should run smoothly. Remember, these road numbers are a one - time run, and the quantity is limited, so if you want one, place your order soon. As for maintenance, keep the wheels clean to ensure the best performance. The Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers don't need much special care, but just check them occasionally to make sure they're working properly. These flatcars have been in service (the real - life prototypes) since the 1980s, so you can expect them to last a long time with a bit of basic care.