Upgrade your HO Scale intermodal fleet in no time with the WaltherMainline Thrall Rebuilt 40' Well Cars. As the 53' container became the norm for domestic shipping, older well cars for 48' boxes lost popularity. In 2003, Thrall initiated a rebuilding program, shortening the wells to 40' on single and five-unit cars. Now, they carry 20' and 40' containers in the well and 40' and 53' units on top. These fully assembled models are ready for action and come with great features: a one-time run of these road numbers with limited quantity, so order now! They have 100- and 70-ton roller bearing trucks, correct 36' and 33' RP-25 turned metal wheelsets, a heavy die-cast metal frame for great performance whether empty or loaded, finely molded 3-D brake rods with chains, brake piping and weld lines on the body, separate deck-mounted brake detail with piping, IBC storage boxes and realistic walkways, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. Note that the picture may show a different road number.
Using this HO scale well car is easy. Just place it on your model train track and connect it to other cars using the Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. You can load it with 20', 40' or 53' containers to make your intermodal fleet look more realistic. When handling the well car, be gentle to avoid damaging the finely molded parts like the 3-D brake rods and chains. For maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. You can use a soft brush to clean the small details. Store it in a dry place to prevent rusting of the metal parts. Since it's a limited - quantity item, handle it with extra care to enjoy it for a long time.
