Name: 5-Unit All-Purpose 48' Spine Car
Brand: Walthers Mainline
SKU: 910-5261
Price: 159.98 USD
Availability: InStock

$ 159.98

Railroad/Car Number

Santa Fe #298943

Union Pacific #252500

Burlington Northern #637502

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5-Unit All-Purpose 48' Spine Car is an ideal addition to an HO Scale railroad's 1980s-and-later intermodal fleet. Trailer-Train introduced the All-Purpose Spine Car in 1988 after working with railroads to determine their changing transportation requirements. Designed for flexible intermodal service, this five-unit car can carry both containers and trailers, making it a versatile choice for realistic freight operations.

Each of the five units is equipped with collapsible hitches and container locks, allowing the car to handle a variety of intermodal loads. Trailers ranging from 28 to 48 feet long can be carried, along with 40, 45, or 48-foot containers. The end A and B units include additional container locks for carrying a pair of 20-foot containers, providing even more operating flexibility.

The 5-Unit All-Purpose 48' Spine Car captures the main spotting features of its prototype while offering reliable operation whether loaded or empty. Brake wheels are installed on each end unit, reducing the amount of rigging required to activate the hand brakes. These details contribute to the authentic appearance of this distinctive intermodal equipment.

The model features a heavy die-cast body designed for excellent tracking in both loaded and empty operation. Collapsible container pedestals, upright and closed trailer hitches, and brake gear details on the end cars add realistic visual features. Scale 33-inch diameter turned-metal wheelsets and Proto MAX Metal Knuckle Couplers complete the model.

For modelers building an intermodal fleet, the 5-Unit All-Purpose 48' Spine Car provides an eye-catching and versatile addition suitable for layouts representing the 1980s through the present day.

Key Features

WalthersMainline HO Scale five-unit spine car
48' All-Purpose Spine Car
Suitable for 1980s-and-later intermodal fleets
Collapsible container pedestals
Upright and closed trailer hitches
Carries trailers from 28' to 48'
Carries 40', 45', and 48' containers
End units carry a pair of 20' containers
Brake gear details on end cars
Heavy die-cast body for excellent tracking
Scale 33" diameter turned-metal wheelsets
Proto MAX Metal Knuckle Couplers

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