The Prototype

Spine cars are one of the most recognizable freight cars on the rails today.  Named after their simple, spine-like appearance, these versatile cars carry anything from highway trailers, to international, corrugated containers.  

Built in late 1997 by Trinity Rail for TTX, these 5-Unit Spine Car's feature TTAX reporting marks.  While very similar to other 53' Trinity Spine Cars, the "RAF53C" class boasts nearly 250, 5-car sets on the TTX roster.

The Models

This is our second run of these ultra-popular models - the ready-to-run spine car in N Scale!  From your feedback, we're pleased to note the second run models will feature pre-assembled trailer hitches!

Each model features a die-cast metal frame and dozens of separately applied plastic and etched-metal components.  From there, each car is painted to exact TTX yellow and lettered as appropriate for the RAF53C fleet.

These cars ride on our 70-Ton ASF Ride Control truck with fine-scale metal wheels!  On top of that, the cars feature body mounted Micro-Trains couplers!  You can bet that empty or loaded, these cars will track and look great as they glide down your rails.

Features
•  Second Production Run
•  Ready-To-Run
•  Die-Cast Metal & Plastic
•  Fine-Scale Detail All Around
•  Chemically Etched Walkways
•  Accurately Painted/Printed
•  Prototypical Ride Height
•  Assembled Collapsed or Raised Hitches
•  BLMA 70-Ton ASF Ride Control Trucks
•  BLMA Scale Profile Metal Wheels
•  Body-Mounted Micro-Trains Couplers

Reservations Due By: October 30, 2011

Expected Release: July 2012