Walthers 910-3960 57' Mechanical Reefer - Pacific Fruit Express #456499 (white, black, orange) HO Scale

Enhance your HO railroad with the WalthersMainline 57' Mechanical Reefer! This model is based on the cars built by Pacific Car and Foundry (PC&F) for Pacific Fruit Express and other railroads from 1967 - 1968. These prototypes were used to transport all sorts of perishable products like fresh fruits, vegetables, canned and frozen foods until the early 2000s. The reefer is fully assembled in vibrant period colors and is well - detailed at an affordable price. Key features include: a limited - quantity run of these road numbers, Keystone or Hydra - Cushion underframe detail, short ladders and low hand brakes, a 9' Youngstown plug door with separate latch bars, an authentic Stanray peaked and ribbed roof with a capped exhaust stack, a detailed underbody with brake gear and fuel tanks, 70 - ton roller bearing trucks, correct 33' RP - 25 turned - metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. Note that the picture may show a different road number.

Using this Walthers HO scale mechanical reefer on your model railroad is a breeze. Just place it on the tracks and connect it to your train cars using the Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. You can run it on your existing HO - scale layout to add a touch of authenticity. When handling the reefer, be gentle as it has delicate details like the short ladders and low hand brakes. Avoid dropping it or applying too much force. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior regularly. If there's dirt inside the underbody or on the wheelsets, use a small brush to carefully remove it. Store the reefer in a cool, dry place when not in use to prevent any damage to the paint or parts.