Walthers Mainline 5511 - HO 85ft General American G85 Flatcar - Erie Lackawanna #8700

HO 85ft General American G85 Flatcar - Erie Lackawanna #8700 Walthers Mainline 85ft General American G85 Flatcar is based on a widely used car built in the 1960s by General American. The prototypes handled 40, 45 and 48ft trailers and 20 and 40ft containers from 1961 to the 1980s. The cars appeared in passenger consists in the 1960s hauling expedited trailers and containers, and some were used for trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC) and container-on-flatcar (COFC) service into the late 2000s. FEATURES: - One time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available! - Prototypes handled trailers and containers from 1961 to the late 2000s - Several different size nameplates to match prototype cars - Equipped with General American (GATC) hitches in both up and down positions or container pedestals as appropriate - Heavy die-cast metal center sill for excellent performance empty or loaded - Detailed underbody with brake gear - 70-Ton roller bearing trucks - Correct 33 inch RP-25 turned metal wheelsets - Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers - Add more realism in minutes with SceneMaster(TM) trailers and containers (sold separately) - PLEASE NOTE: Recommended minimum radius 24 inches