InterMountain 45277-05 – HO Scale CSX Bi-Level Auto Rack (TTX Flat) #941174
$ 42.24
Description
InterMountain 45277-05 – HO Scale CSX Bi-Level Auto Rack (TTX Flat) #941174. This model captures the modern era of automotive transport with a fully enclosed design, featuring protective side panels and a full roof. The fully enclosed bi-level auto rack is the industry standard for moving larger vehicles such as trucks, vans, and SUVs across the continent. Item is NEW in box. Exterior of packaging may exhibit minor cosmetic wear. Ships FREE within 1 business day. InterMountain 45277-05 – HO Scale CSX Bi-Level Auto Rack (TTX Flat) #941174 A premium InterMountain Railway Co. release of the 89' Bi-Level Auto Rack. This model captures the modern era of automotive transport with a fully enclosed design, featuring protective side panels and a full roof. This unit represents a CSX branded rack mounted on a prototypical yellow TTX flatcar, road number 941174. Key Features Modern Enclosed Design: Features detailed corrugated metal side panels and a full-length roof used to protect vehicle shipments from the elements. Prototypical Livery: Finished in the clean CSX white scheme on the rack and the iconic TTX yellow on the 89' flatcar. Fine-Scale Details: Includes etched-metal see-through end doors and realistic structural bracing for a true-to-life appearance. Exceptional Tracking: Engineered with a heavy die-cast metal underframe, providing the weight necessary for stability in long intermodal and unit trains. High-Quality Components: Equipped with 70-ton roller-bearing trucks and blackened, machined metal wheelsets for smooth, consistent operation. Scale Couplers: Factory-mounted Kadee® scale knuckle couplers for reliable performance and prototypical spacing. Original Packaging: Arrives new in the original InterMountain protective window-box with secure internal cradle. Prototype History The fully enclosed bi-level auto rack is the industry standard for moving larger vehicles such as trucks, vans, and SUVs across the continent. CSX Transportation is a vital link in the eastern United States automotive supply chain, transporting thousands of vehicles daily from midwestern assembly plants to coastal distribution centers. These 89-foot cars are almost exclusively seen in dedicated unit trains or at the head of high-priority manifests. This model captures the look of modern railroading from the 1990s through today, making it a perfect addition to any contemporary HO scale layout.
