Enhance your 1960s and early 70s HO layout's auto traffic with WalthersMainline's 89 - foot Flatcars equipped with Bi - Level Open Auto Racks. These cars are perfect for carrying light trucks and similar large vehicles. The prototypes, which entered service in 1968 and had open sides, offer a range of great features. There's a limited - quantity one - time run of these road numbers, so order now! Key features include a die - cast metal underframe for better performance, a swinging drawbar for 24 - foot radius curves, retooled underbody details, 70 - Ton roller bearing trucks, correctly placed roadname placards, and the option to build as an early version with bridge plates or a later one without. It comes as a detailed flatcar with a factory - installed Paragon II rack, colorful period paint and lettering, correct 33 - foot 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 layout track. It's designed to operate smoothly on 24 - foot radius curves thanks to the swinging drawbar. You can load light trucks and similar large vehicles onto the bi - level open auto rack. When handling the flatcar, be gentle to avoid damaging the delicate parts like the metal knuckle couplers. To maintain it, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the paint and lettering. Check the wheelsets regularly for any signs of wear and make sure the underframe and underbody details are in good condition. If you choose to build it, follow the instructions carefully to get the early or later version you want. And don't forget, it's a limited - quantity item, so handle it with care!