NEW MTH Premier Line 20-93985 50' Waffle Side Boxcar Guilford (Maine Central)

Description: NEW O Scale Mike's Train House Premier Line #20-93985 Guilford (Maine Central) 2 Road numbers available - 29012 & 29033 and both are subject to prior sale. Please identify which road number you prefer. In designing a boxcar interior, freight car manufacturers must balance two competing desires. The first is for a smooth interior wall, with nothing to snag, puncture or otherwise damage a load. One modern solution to this was the exterior post car, with its vertical support posts on the outside to allow for an unbroken interior surface. The second desire, however, is for wall-mounted tie-downs or other attachment devices to secure the cargo, to prevent shifting and damage en route. The waffle-side boxcar, introduced in the mid-1970s, successfully satisfied both desires. The waffle-like bumps on the exterior of the car are actually recesses stamped into the inner wall to accommodate load-restraining devices. Thus the car presents a smooth interior wall for load safety, plus the ability to fasten load restraints almost anywhere in the car. This is especially useful for loads that, as truckers would say, “weigh out before they cube out” — i.e., reach the car’s maximum load weight with space remaining in the car, and need to be restrained so they won’t shift into the empty space and get damaged. Loads commonly handled in waffle-side boxcars include furniture, appliances, auto parts, and rolls of paper for the printing industry. Like other modern boxcar designs, waffle-side cars lack roof walks and, with roof access no longer needed, have end ladders that run only partway up the sides, to allow crew members to ride the cars during switching moves. Features: Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS BodyStamped Metal FloorsMetal Wheels and AxlesDie-Cast 4-Wheel TrucksFast-Angle Wheel SetsNeedle-Point Axles(2) Operating Die-Cast Metal CouplersO Scale Kadee-Compatible Coupler Mounting PadsDetailed Brake WheelSeparate Metal HandrailsSliding Car Doors1:48 Scale DimensionsUnit Measures: 14 1/8” x 2 3/4” x 3 7/8”Operates On O-31 Curves International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as 'gifts' - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. We generally ship within one day after receipt of payment and have no control over delays caused by US or International postal systems. Occasionally we delay shipment due to inventory issues, but you are notified if such an occasion arises. Thank you for visiting Midwest Rail Junction. Check out our other items! We're constantly adding more items from top manufacturers. We reserve the right to pre-sell this item from our shop. Payment options for this item are: PayPal, VISA/MC, AMEX, Discover. US shipping is via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail; Intl shipping is via Priority International Post (insurance and tracking available) or USPS First Class Package International Service (no insurance or tracking available). We HIGHLY recommend using the Priority International rate to minimize the risk of loss during shipping. Buyers with multiple purchases may combine items to minimize shipping costs. Seller will NOT minimize any Customs Declaration values. Please don't ask. IL residents please add sales tax. Warranty is covered by Manufacturer's Limited Warranty. Shop with confidence at Midwest Rail Junction. We value your business and appreciate your confidence. Thanks very much for your time and for browsing through our listings!

Price: 74.95 USD

Location: Rockford, Illinois

End Time: 2024-09-06T20:08:45.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD