HO RTR 40' Pfaulder Milk Car, Hoods Dairy #501
Overview

In the 1920's, the Pfaudler Company and General American Car Company manufactured hundreds of wood sheathed, insulated milk cars. Designed as bulk milk carriers, the cars were built around two 6,000 gallon glass lined tanks and a brine cooling system designed to keep the milk at a constant 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Riding on passenger car trucks, these unique cars were often painted Pullman green to match the passenger cars of the era. The special purpose Pfaudler Cars hauled bulk milk shipments well into the 1950's.

Key Features

Fully assembled and ready to operate
Factory installed metal grab irons
Metal stirrup steps
Separately applied door closure rods
Molded plastic underframe with seperately applied brake cylinder
Razor sharp printing and painting
Machined RP25 profile 33" metal wheels
Magnetically operated knuckle couplers