Description
In the 2000s intermodal containers came in a large variety of shapes and sizes. Common containers in that time ranged from 20’, 28’, 40’, 45’, 48’ and 53’ . This much variety was deemed inefficient by railroads and trucking companies alike in the early part of this decade. Today the most common containers are either 20’, 40’ and 53’. With the phasing out of the once popular 48’ containers, TTX had little need for their 48’ well cars. These cars were still rather new, most built in the mid to late 1990s. So instead of scrapping cars that were in serviceable condition, TTX opted to start a rebuilding program in which the 48’ well cars were shortened to 40’s and/or lengthened to 53’s.
Features:
- Die-cast body
- Detailed brake lines
- Detailed air reservoir
- Separate hand grabs
- Etched metal walks
- Minimum radius: 12 1/2"
Details
Store Location: |
P# 237 / Aisle 10B |
Scale: |
N Scale |
Road Name: |
TTX (Yellow) (Yellow/Black) |
Road Number: |
471617 |
Customer Reviews
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Atlas Master 50007048 - 53' Well Car TTX (Yellow) (Yellow/Black) 471617 - N Scale
Atlas Master Lines' 53' well cars are precision made and look really nice! The die-cast body is sharp, the weight seems fine, and the paint job is excellent! The sharp printing is very fine, and all is legible under magnification. The applied parts are very nice. The steps and grabs are delicate. Handle with care. The air hose and brake wheel are nice, and the etched metal walkways are very finely done. This contemporary well car is perfect for the current era railroader's layout!
