This model is based on the Pacific Fruit Express R-40-10 class reefer which was built in 1936 & 1937. This reefer was a very successful design for PFE and the 4,700 cars that were built constituted one of the largest orders ever for refrigerator cars.

Features Include:
? True 1/4" dimensions and details
? Die-cast ladders, stirrups and grab irons
? Weighted chassis
? 50-ton Bettendorf trucks
? Prototypical painting and lettering
? Scale 33" wheels and scale couplers (2-rail)
? Minimum diameter curve: O-36 (3-rail)
? Minimum radius curve: 24" (2-rail)

? Please note: Atlas "O" scale couplers can also be used on both 2-rail and 3-rail versions.

? Two road numbers are available per road name.

Expected delivery date: Jan 2010

Order by date: August 29, 2009

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