Enhance your 1960s and early 70s HO scale layout with the WalthersMainline 89' Flatcars featuring Bi - Level Open Auto Racks. These cars are perfect for light trucks and similar large vehicles. The prototypes entered service in 1968 with open - sided designs. Key features include: a limited - quantity one - time run of these road numbers; operation from 1968 to the 1970s; special design for carrying large vehicles; new die - cast metal underframe for better performance; new swinging drawbar for 24' radius curves; new retooled underbody details; new 70 - Ton roller bearing trucks; new correctly placed roadname placards; the option to build as early with bridge plates or later versions without; a detailed flatcar with factory - installed Paragon II rack; colorful period paint and lettering; correct 33' RP - 25 turned metal wheelsets; and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using this Walthers HO scale flatcar is easy. Just place it on your HO scale model train track, and it's ready to roll. The swinging drawbar allows it to operate smoothly on 24 - foot radius curves. When adding vehicles to the bi - level open auto rack, make sure they are light trucks or similar large ones as the car is designed for them. As for maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. You can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the flatcar and the rack. Check the wheelsets and couplers regularly to ensure they are in good condition. Since it's a limited - quantity item, handle it with care to avoid any damage.