Get ready to cool down your HO railroad layout with the Walthers Mainline 910 - 3794 50 - foot AAR Mechanical Refrigerator Car, specifically the Union Pacific UPFE #458059. These cars, inspired by those built at the Burlington's Havelock Shops, were a common sight on many railroads from the 1960s to the early 2000s. They're perfect for serving cold storage and grocery wholesalers, carrying all types of temperature - sensitive food. Here are the amazing features: a one - time run of these road numbers (order now as quantity is limited), dimensions that match the prototype, a diagonal panel roof with a separately applied exhaust stack, detailed plug doors, refrigerator inlet and outlet grilles, late improved Dreadnaught ends, a see - through running board, a highly detailed underbody with fuel tanks and brake gear, 70 - ton roller bearing trucks, correct 33' RP - 25 turned metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers.
Using this HO scale refrigerator car is easy. Just place it on your HO railroad track and it's ready to roll as part of your train fleet. When handling it, be gentle to avoid any damage to the detailed parts like the exhaust stack or the plug doors. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the car's body and wheels regularly. Check the couplers occasionally to make sure they're working properly. If you notice any loose parts, use a small amount of glue suitable for model trains to fix them. Keep the car away from extreme temperatures and humidity to prevent any warping or damage to the materials. That's all you need to do to keep your refrigerator car in top - notch condition and enjoy it for a long time on your railroad layout.
