Description
Prototype History:
When the domestic intermodal container market settled out in the late 90’s, the 53’ long container emerged the winner. Car builders responded with new wells of like size to accommodate the new standard. Introduced in series service in early 2000, Thrall’s triple 53’ articulated well car was certainly the best looking of the 53’ wells. Angular wheel cut-outs, three flared-bottom wide and eight narrow side posts give this intermodal-age wellcar character.
Model Features:
- Each car consists of three wells--A,B & C.
- Walkway variants specific to prototype
- Etched metal detailing
- Detailed air reservoirs
- Detailed brake valves
- Sharp hand grabs and stirrups
- Runs on 18” radius
- Recommended for 22” radius
- Floor pin holes for Atlas and other brands of containers
