InterMountain 45258-08 – HO Scale Union Pacific Bi-Level Auto Rack TTGX #981785
$ 47.52
Description
InterMountain 45258-08 – HO Scale Union Pacific Bi-Level Auto Rack TTGX #981785. Classic Union Pacific Livery: High-fidelity Union Pacific yellow and gray finish featuring the sharp, scale-accurate UP wing logo and crisp reporting marks. Fine-Scale Details: Includes factory-applied wire grab irons, detailed brake lines, air reservoirs, and intricate end doors for exceptional realism. Item is NEW in box. Exterior of packaging may exhibit minor cosmetic wear. Ships FREE within 1 business day. InterMountain 45258-08 – HO Scale Bi-Level Auto Rack Union Pacific #981785 A premium, highly detailed release from InterMountain Railway Co., replicating a standard giant of modern automotive logistics: the 89-foot enclosed bi-level auto rack. This model features the clean, classic Union Pacific wing livery, representing the massive rolling stock used to transport newly manufactured trucks, SUVs, and vans across the vast Union Pacific network. Key Features Enclosed Auto Rack Body: Meticulously captures the corrugated metal side panels and distinct roof profile designed to protect vehicles from transit damage and vandalism. Classic Union Pacific Livery: High-fidelity Union Pacific yellow and gray finish featuring the sharp, scale-accurate UP wing logo and crisp reporting marks. Fine-Scale Details: Includes factory-applied wire grab irons, detailed brake lines, air reservoirs, and intricate end doors for exceptional realism. Heavy Underframe for Stability: Engineered with a weighted die-cast metal frame to provide the low center of gravity required for stable tracking of an 89-foot scale car. Premium Running Gear: Equipped with high-performance 70-ton roller-bearing trucks and CNC-machined metal wheelsets for smooth rolling and reliable performance. Reliable Coupling: Factory-installed scale knuckle couplers mounted at the proper height for dependable performance in long manifest or dedicated unit trains. Original Packaging: Arrives brand new in its original factory packaging with a secure internal protective cradle. Prototype History Enclosed auto racks became the industry standard in the late 20th century to safeguard finished vehicles during long-distance transit between assembly plants and regional distribution hubs. The bi-level configuration is specifically optimized to maximize vertical clearance for larger vehicles like pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Union Pacific’s massive fleet of these 89-foot cars serves as the backbone for automotive hotshot trains moving across the western United States. This model represents a classic era of modern freight, making it an essential addition for modelers of the 1990s to the present day.
