Walthers Mainline 910-4834 – HO Scale 72' Centerbeam Flatcar TTX (TTZX) #87146
$ 26.4
Description
Walthers Mainline 910-4834 – HO Scale 72' Centerbeam Flatcar TTX (TTZX) #87146. Walthers Mainline release of the 72-foot Centerbeam Flatcar, decorated in the prototypical TTX (TTZX) yellow livery. This model represents a modern freight staple, specifically designed for the efficient transport of bundled building materials such as lumber, wallboard, and plywood. Item is NEW in box. Exterior of packaging may exhibit minor cosmetic wear. Ships FREE within 1 business day. Walthers Mainline 910-4834 – HO Scale 72' Centerbeam Flatcar TTX (TTZX) #87146 Walthers Mainline release of the 72-foot Centerbeam Flatcar, decorated in the prototypical TTX (TTZX) yellow livery. This model represents a modern freight staple, specifically designed for the efficient transport of bundled building materials such as lumber, wallboard, and plywood. Road number 87146 features crisp lettering and accurate reporting marks, making it a perfect addition to any contemporary manifest freight train. Key Features Prototypical Design: Accurately replicates the 72' "Opera Window" style centerbeam, featuring the structural partition that allows for balanced loading from both sides. Factory-Applied Paint: Authentic TTX yellow finish with high-fidelity black lettering and era-accurate data stenciling. Heavy Die-Cast Metal Underframe: Provides a low center of gravity and the weight necessary for superior tracking and performance in long trains. Fine-Scale Detailing: Includes realistic deck texturing, structural tie-down details, and a detailed brake wheel. Superior Wheelsets: Equipped with 100-ton roller-bearing trucks and 36" machined metal wheelsets for smooth operation. Reliable Coupling: Body-mounted knuckle couplers for dependable performance and realistic spacing. Original Packaging: Arrives new in the original Walthers Mainline window-box packaging. Prototype History The 72-foot centerbeam flatcar revolutionized the transport of forest products, offering significantly more capacity than standard flatcars while protecting the load with its central structural "beam." TTX Company, as a major equipment pool provider, operates a massive fleet of these cars (often carrying the TTZX reporting marks) which are leased to railroads across North America. These cars are almost always seen in "manifest" freight trains or in large blocks serving lumber mills and distribution centers. This model captures a workhorse of modern railroading from the 1980s through today.
