The WalthersMainline 60-foot Pullman-Standard Flatcar is an ideal choice for all sorts of tasks on your HO Scale layouts from the 1960s onwards. Derived from over 4,000 cars built by P-S starting in the mid-1960s, many of these cars are still in use today. Throughout their service, they've carried a wide range of cargo, from logs to intermodal trailers and containers. These flatcars come in various setups and feature highly detailed decks with the right board pattern, realistic wood grain, and bolt details. The 60-foot Pullman-Standard General Service Flatcars are heavily weighted and equipped with 33-foot turned-metal wheels and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers, delivering excellent performance whether loaded or empty. Hurry! This is a one-time run of these road numbers and quantities are limited. It's the backbone of the TTX 60-foot flatcar fleet, and similar cars are used by many railroads. It can ship all kinds of general freight, auto and truck frames, canisters, farm equipment, construction machinery, military vehicles, containers, logs, lumber, building materials, 20-foot and 40-foot containers, and 45-foot or 48-foot trailers. The decks are superbly detailed to match different prototype configurations, with the correct board pattern, realistic wood grain, and bolt details. It also has an appropriate brake wheel cutout, detailed brake gear with piping, 70-ton roller bearing trucks, correct 33-foot turned metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.
Using this Walthers 60-foot Pullman-Standard Flatcar is easy. First, decide what kind of cargo you want to load on it. It can carry all sorts of items like logs, containers, and farm equipment. Just place the cargo carefully on the detailed deck. When running it on your HO Scale layout, the heavy weighting ensures good performance whether it's loaded or empty. As for maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the wheels, couplers, and the deck. Check the Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers regularly to make sure they're working properly. If you notice any loose parts or damage, handle them carefully. Remember, this is a limited - quantity product, so take good care of it to enjoy its long - term use.
