MTH 30-74850 O TTX 50' Double Door Plugged Boxcar

This is an MTH 30-74850 O TTX 50' Double Door Plugged Boxcar. While usually referred to as an insulated boxcar, the prototype for this car, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), is technically a bunkerless refrigerator car, class RBL. Built by Evans Products Company at Blue Island, Illinois from 1969-1977, these cars were designed for shipments that need protection from temperature extremes but do not require refrigeration. They have hardwood floors and at least 3 of insulation in their sides, ends and roofs. Produce is a common cargo. The cars' length and wide 16' door openings have also made them popular with plywood and lumber shippers. Features: Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Body. Stamped Metal Floors, Metal Wheels and Axles, Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks, Fast-Angle Wheel Sets, Needle-Point Axles, (2) Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers, Detailed Brake Wheel, Sliding Car Doors, Near-Scale Proportions, Unit Measures: 13 x 2 1/2 x 3 1/2, Operates On O-31 Curves.

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 30-74850

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Freight Cars