Introducing the Rapido HO Scale NSC 73’ Centerbeam Flatcar, specifically BNSF #563181 (174002 - 6). Note that the picture might show a different road number. Finished wood products are one of the commonly - carried yet often overlooked loads on North American railroads. That's why we're excited to present this HO Scale model. Between 1987 and the mid - 2000s, National Steel Car produced over 20,000 of these cars, with some variations along the way. When you see a general merchandise freight go by, there's a high chance you'll spot at least four or more centerbeams. These centerbeams are unique as they're owned by large class I railroads, leasing companies, and smaller shortlines, making our HO Scale 73’ NSC Centerbeam familiar with a wide range of road names. This flatcar comes with amazing features like multiple side sill variations with different winch and ratchet setups, various top truss configurations including early Z pattern and standard closed pattern with or without tie - down brackets, two deck and underbody configurations, multiple end cage variants, multiple brake stand options, six different truck types, factory - installed rubber airhoses, see - through eroded metal crossover platforms, fully detailed underbodies with full brake piping and rigging, factory - installed metal grab irons and coupler lift bars, and free - rolling metal wheelsets.

Using this Rapido HO Scale NSC Centerbeam Flatcar is easy. Just place it on your model train track like you would with any other car. It's designed to fit well with your existing HO scale train setup. When handling the car, be gentle with the factory - installed parts like the metal grab irons and coupler lift bars to avoid bending them. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the car regularly. If there's some dust inside the detailed underbody, you can use a small, soft - bristled brush to carefully remove it. Store the car in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent any damage to the paint or plastic parts. And remember, since it has multiple configurations, you can customize the look of the car to your liking.