The Walthers 910-5395 is a fantastic HO scale 60-foot Pullman-Standard flatcar, specifically EL Erie #8200. Note that the picture might show a different road number. This flatcar is ideal for all sorts of tasks on your 1960s and later HO scale layouts. Based on over 4,000 cars built by Pullman-Standard starting in the mid-1960s, many of these cars are still in use today. Throughout their service, they've hauled a wide range of goods, from logs to intermodal trailers and containers. It comes in various configurations with highly detailed decks featuring the right board pattern, realistic wood grain, and bolt details. These 60-foot general service flatcars are heavily weighted and equipped with 33-inch turned-metal wheels and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers, offering great performance whether loaded or empty. There's a one-time run of these road numbers, so order now as the quantity is 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.
Using this HO scale flatcar is easy. Just place it on your 1960s or later HO scale layout track. You can load it up with all sorts of model items like logs, containers, or military vehicles to add realism to your train setup. When handling it, be gentle as it has detailed parts like the brake gear and couplers. For maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the decks, wheels, and other parts. If it gets dirty, you can use a mild cleaner on a cloth and gently wipe it down. Make sure to dry it thoroughly before putting it back on the track. Also, check the couplers regularly to ensure they're working properly for smooth connections with other cars in your train.
