B.T.S. Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) Trailer-on-flat-car Flat Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
trailer-on-flat-car
Year/Era:
1955
Length:
75'
Road Name:
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Class:
F39
Ext. Reference:
Notes:
The PRR created the auto trailer car, called the "Truc Train", in 1955. It was the originator of the trailer-on-flat-car concept that can still be seen on railroads today.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2005
Product Type:
metal kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The model will handle down to a 34-inch radius.
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
Completed model shown with S-Helper Service and Hartoy trailers (not included).
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
Completed model shown with S-Helper Service and Hartoy trailers (not included).
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
A close-up of the intricate details included in the model.
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)
Completed model shown with S-Helper Service trailers (not included).