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MTH RAILKING US ARMY 40' DOUBLE DOOR BOX CAR O GAUGE uncle sam war 30-74938 NEW
$ 31.06
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MTH RailKing: 30-74938MTH RailKing U.S. Army 40' Double Door Boxcar
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While usually referred to as an insulated boxcar, the prototype for this car, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), is technically a bunkerless refrigerator car, class RBL. Built by Evans Products Company at Blue Island, Illinois from 1969-1977, these cars were designed for shipments that need protection from temperature extremes but do not require refrigeration. They have hardwood floors and at least 3" of insulation in their sides, ends and roofs. Produce is a common cargo. The cars' length and wide 16' door openings have also made them popular with plywood and lumber shippers.
In contrast with typical sliding doors, the plug doors on these cars are pulled into the door opening when the door is latched. This produces a nearly watertight and airtight seal, protecting the load and helping to keep a more constant inside temperature. A cushioned underframe also helps protect the load from shock, hence the "DF" (for "damage free") logo found on some of these cars.
Evans Products built nearly 4.400 of these cars, selling or leasing them to a large number of North American railroads and private owners. Although the last of these cars are nearing the end of their allowable 40-year service life, they can still be found in U.S. freight trains today.
Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Body
Stamped Metal Floors
Metal Wheels and Axles
Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks
Fast-Angle Wheel Sets
Needle-Point Axles
(2) Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
Detailed Brake Wheel
Sliding Car Doors
Near-Scale Proportions
Unit Measures: 13" x 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Operates On O-31 Curves
NEW! NEVER been run! Will work with MTH, K-Line, MDK, Weaver, and most modern 0/027 trains.
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