Enhance your 1960s and early 70s HO scale model railroad layout with a fleet of WalthersMainline 89 - foot flatcars equipped with bi - level open auto racks. These flatcars are specifically designed to carry light trucks and other large vehicles. The real - life prototypes started service in 1968 and had open sides. Here are the great features of these ready - to - use layout cars: One - time production of these road numbers, so order now as the quantity is limited. The prototypes were in service from 1968 to the 1970s. Specially crafted for carrying light trucks and similar large vehicles. Brand - new die - cast metal underframe for better performance. A new swinging drawbar that allows operation on 24 - foot radius curves. Newly retooled underbody details. New 70 - ton roller bearing trucks. Correctly placed roadname placards. You can build it as an early version with bridge plates or a later version without plates. Comes as a detailed flatcar with a factory - installed Paragon II rack. Has colorful period paint and lettering. Equipped with correct 33 - foot RP - 25 turned metal wheelsets and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using this Walthers HO scale flatcar is a breeze. Simply place it on your model railroad tracks and you're good to go. You can add it to your existing train fleet or use it to start a new one. When handling the flatcar, be gentle with the swinging drawbar and the knuckle couplers to avoid any damage. For maintenance, keep it clean by using a soft, dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. Avoid using harsh chemicals or cleaners as they may damage the paint and lettering. If you want to store it, make sure to keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. This will help preserve its colorful paint and the details of the flatcar and the auto rack.