Description
Our Great Lakes Freighter is patterned after a St. Lawrence "canaller". While canallers have the look of a typical freighter, they were much shorter, as their size was restricted by the locks on the St. Lawrence River prior to the Seaway opening in 1959.
This is an ideal prototype, as no selective compression is required to have a "layout" sized boat. It is also suitable for most modeling eras, as these boats sailed from the turn of the century, with some surviving up into the early 1980's. Common commodities for these boats would include coal, grain, cement, and iron ore.
Kit includes all parts, fittings, and accessories for a complete model, including etched brass stanchions, and a fully detailed wheelhouse interior. Main structural assembly is simplified by the use of one piece castings. Model measures 19.25" in length and 3.25" wide, representing a 258' long freighter. Additional mid-sections (described below) are available separately for those who require a longer boat.
Our Freighter looks great being helped into position by any of our Great Lakes Tug Boats (N-2025, N-2026).
Details
Store Location: |
P# 228 / Aisle 13B #Top |
Scale: |
N Scale |
Customer Reviews
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Sylvan Scale Models N-2050 - Great Lakes...
Sylvan Scale Models N-2050 - Great Lakes Freighter - N Scale Kit
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N-2050 Great Lakes Freighter
I like their N-2123 Container ship better to build. It is a single hull designed model so it is easier. Since you can get an additional mid-section, they had to make it a two part hull. Care must be taken to get the parts to line up. The look of the freighter is better than the container. Clean the parts with soap and water or Sylvan Resin cleaner. The parts do not take paint unless the are clean.
