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Gold Line 56' Thrall All-Door Box Car Limited-Run 2-Packs -
Ready to Run
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Limited-Run Two Pack
Lumber has always been one of the most difficult
loads to carry by rail. Box cars were typically used to provide
protection from the weather. But small doors and large loads made
loading and unloading an expensive, time-consuming chore. Flat cars
eliminated the loading problem, but loads had to be tarped to protect
them. In 1967, Thrall took the best of both ideas and created a unique
car that would solve these problems. The All-Door Box Car had no true
sidewalls, but was equipped with four large doors which could be opened
in pairs. This provided a 25' wide opening that made loading and
unloading a breeze! And since it was a box car, the loads were
completely enclosed for the entire trip. As the housing boom began in
the 1970s, the cars became a common sight at lumber mills and yards
across America. A great car for period freights, they can still be seen
in service today. These ready-to-run cars are packed with detail and are
painted for a variety of private owners and railroads.
This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and includes a
complete set of add-on wire grab irons; molded drill starter points on
the body simplify installation. McHenry(R) near-scale working knuckle
couplers and free-rolling trucks with RP-25 metal wheel sets round out
each car.
