Sylvan Scale Models N 2050 Great Lakes Freighter

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 1980s. 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 19.25in in length and 3.25in wide, representing a 258ft long freighter. Additional mid-sections (2050M) are available separately for those who require a longer boat