{"title":"Walthers Mainline HO Scale 53' GSC Bulkhead Flatcars","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWalthers Mainline HO Scale 53' GSC Bulkhead Flatcars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild realistic lumber, steel, pipe, and building-material trains with \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Mainline HO Scale 53' GSC Bulkhead Flatcars\u003c\/strong\u003e from Fusion Scale Hobbies. Based on versatile General Steel Castings freight cars used across North America, these distinctive bulkhead flatcars are ideal for recreating industrial freight traffic from the 1950s through the early 2000s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall bulkheads at each end of the car were designed to help prevent loads from shifting during transit, making these flatcars well suited for carrying lumber, utility poles, pipe, steel shapes, rail, and other long or bulky commodities. Their versatility allowed them to serve numerous railroads and industries over decades of freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e53' General Steel Castings Bulkhead Flatcars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e53' GSC Bulkhead Flatcar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a useful freight car for modelers representing several different eras of North American railroading. Cars of this type could be found hauling loads for lumber dealers, steel-related industries, utility companies, construction suppliers, railroads, and other customers requiring open-deck transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalthers Mainline recreates these rugged prototypes in HO Scale with the distinctive deck and end bulkheads that give the cars their recognizable appearance. Multiple railroad paint schemes and road numbers make it easy to assemble realistic groups of cars or add individual bulkhead flats to mixed freight trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Walthers Mainline HO Scale Bulkhead Flatcars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalthers Mainline 53' GSC Bulkhead Flatcars feature a die-cast metal body for excellent performance when operated empty or loaded, along with a finely detailed body, deck, and bulkheads. Models also feature correct 33\" RP-25 metal wheelsets and Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers for dependable HO Scale operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open decks also provide modelers with excellent opportunities for adding realistic freight loads. Lumber, pipe, utility poles, steel, rail, and other appropriately sized loads can transform these cars into distinctive pieces of operating rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Lumber, Pipe, Steel \u0026amp; Building Material Traffic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulkhead flatcars can serve a wide range of industries on an HO Scale railroad. Spot loaded or empty cars at lumber yards, building-material distributors, steel facilities, utility customers, transload operations, and industrial sidings, or move them in blocks within larger manifest freights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix these flatcars with boxcars, covered hoppers, tank cars, gondolas, reefers, auto racks, and other equipment from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/walthers-mainline-freight-cars\"\u003eWalthers Mainline HO Scale Freight Cars\u003c\/a\u003e collection to create varied and realistic freight consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a Complete Walthers Mainline Freight Train\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair your GSC Bulkhead Flatcars with motive power from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/walthers-mainline-locomotives\"\u003eWalthers Mainline HO Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse the complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/walthers-mainline\"\u003eWalthers Mainline collection\u003c\/a\u003e for additional locomotives, freight cars, passenger equipment, and HO Scale models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional models currently available, visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/walthers-mainline-in-stock\"\u003eWalthers Mainline In-Stock collection\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also explore our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/trains\"\u003emodel train collection\u003c\/a\u003e for locomotives, rolling stock, track, structures, scenery, electronics, and other model railroad supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Walthers Mainline 53' GSC Bulkhead Flatcars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/walthers-mainline-ho-scale-53-foot-gsc-bulkhead-flatcars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Mainline HO Scale 53' GSC Bulkhead Flatcars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies. Whether you're modeling lumber traffic, steel movements, pipe loads, utility operations, or general building-material freight, these versatile flatcars are an excellent addition to an HO Scale freight-car fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"910-5922","title":"Walthers Mainline HO Scale BNSF 552147 53' GSC Bulkhead Flatcar","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most versatile cars ever built, the WalthersMainline 53' General Steel Castings (GSC) Bulkhead Flatcar makes it easy to model these popular prototypes. 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