BLMA - N Scale - Trinity 53' "RAF53C" 5-Unit Spine Car - Trailer Train (TTAX) - Second Release 4 Car Set (SKU 176-12008-SET)
Available On: July 1, 2012
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
• This set includes all four road numbers in the second release
Reservations Due By: October 30, 2011
Expected Release: July 2012