MODEL FEATURES:

• Fully assembled and ready for your layout
• Detailed trailer hitches
• Factory installed wire grab irons
• Metal underframe for correct rail height and optimum performance
• Machined RP25 profile 33 metal wheels
• Swing mount coupler boxes
• McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers installed
• Minimum radius: 22

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

The 85 flatcar was introduced in the 1960s to accommodate the latest 40 trailers that were just being introduced on the nations highways. Each flatcar was set up to transport two of the trailers. Subsequently, these dedicated TOFC (Trailer On Flat Car) flatcars became the defacto standard for intermodal service during this era.

Product Specs

Axles – 4
Coupler Style – McHenry Scale Knuckle
Era – 1941-1970
Full Road Name – Trailer Train
Lighting – No
Minimum Radius – 22″ (559 mm)
Reporting Mark – TTX
Scale – HO
Sub Brand – ATHEARN