Enhance your 1960s and early 70s HO scale layout's auto traffic with a fleet of WalthersMainline 89 - foot flatcars featuring bi - level open auto racks. These cars are specifically designed to carry light trucks and similar large vehicles. The prototypes, which entered service in 1968 and had open sides, bring a touch of authenticity to your model railway. Here are the amazing features: One - time production of these road numbers, so order now as the quantity is limited. Prototypes were in service from 1968 to the 1970s. Specially crafted for large vehicles. Brand - new die - cast metal underframe for better performance. A swinging drawbar for smooth operation on 24 - foot radius curves. Retooled underbody details. 70 - Ton roller - bearing trucks. Correctly placed roadname placards. You can build it as an early version with bridge plates or a later one without. Comes with a detailed flatcar and a factory - installed Paragon II rack. 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 easy. Just place it on your HO scale model train track, and it's ready to go. You can use it to transport model light trucks and similar large vehicles on your 1960s or early 70s themed layout. When handling, be gentle with the swinging drawbar and the delicate parts like the roadname placards. For maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. You can use a soft brush to clean the wheels and underbody details. Store it in a dry place to prevent rusting of the metal parts like the underframe and couplers. If you choose to build it, follow the instructions carefully to get the early or later version you want.