{"product_id":"twx4023310","title":"Trainworx N Scale Northern Pacific 40' Corrugated Reefer Trailer NP #50478 - TWX40233-10","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eTrainworx N Scale Northern Pacific 40' Corrugated Reefer Trailer NP #50478\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd refrigerated highway equipment to your N Scale layout with the \u003cstrong\u003eTrainworx Northern Pacific 40' Corrugated Reefer Trailer NP #50478\u003c\/strong\u003e. This detailed 1:160 scale model represents a 40-foot refrigerated highway trailer decorated for the Northern Pacific Railway. Featuring the distinctive corrugated-side body style associated with vintage highway freight equipment, this model is ideal for recreating railroad piggyback operations, refrigerated freight terminals, food distribution facilities, and highway scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNorthern Pacific 40' Corrugated Reefer Trailer Prototype\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the mid-twentieth century, refrigerated highway trailers played an important role in transporting temperature-sensitive freight, including meat, produce, dairy products, and other perishable commodities. These trailers allowed refrigerated shipments to move between warehouses, processing plants, and distribution centers while maintaining the controlled temperatures necessary to protect their cargo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRailroads also incorporated refrigerated trailers into trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC) service, commonly known as piggyback transportation. By carrying highway trailers aboard railroad flatcars, railroads could move freight over longer distances while retaining the flexibility of truck transportation for local pickup and delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Northern Pacific Railway operated an extensive transportation network connecting the Midwest and Pacific Northwest until its 1970 merger into Burlington Northern. Northern Pacific refrigerated highway equipment is particularly appropriate for modelers recreating the railroad's later operating years and the growing relationship between highway and railroad freight transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrainworx N Scale 40' Corrugated Reefer Trailer Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trainworx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e N Scale (1:160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40233-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSH SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e TWX40233-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Pacific Railway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReporting Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e NP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrailer Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50478\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40' Corrugated Refrigerated Highway Trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerated Highway Trailer \/ TOFC Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModeling Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-twentieth century, particularly the Northern Pacific's later years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModeling Northern Pacific Refrigerated Piggyback Operations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trainworx Northern Pacific 40' Corrugated Reefer Trailer is an excellent choice for recreating refrigerated freight transportation on an N Scale railroad. Position trailer NP #50478 at a piggyback loading ramp, refrigerated warehouse, food-processing facility, or distribution terminal to represent the movement of temperature-sensitive commodities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis trailer can also be displayed aboard a compatible N Scale trailer-on-flatcar model, adding variety to vintage piggyback trains alongside conventional dry freight trailers. Combining refrigerated and non-refrigerated highway equipment helps recreate the different types of freight handled by railroad intermodal terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor highway scenes, this Northern Pacific reefer trailer is equally suitable for placement at commercial loading docks, trucking terminals, and industrial facilities. Its railroad-specific decoration makes it a distinctive addition to layouts representing Northern Pacific territory and mid-century freight transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More Trainworx N Scale 40' Corrugated Trailers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your vintage highway equipment fleet with additional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/trainworx-n-scale-40-foot-corrugated-trailers\" title=\"Shop Trainworx N Scale 40' Corrugated Trailers\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrainworx N Scale 40' Corrugated Trailers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring railroad paint schemes and trailer numbers suitable for classic trailer-on-flatcar operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/trainworx\" title=\"Shop Trainworx N Scale Models\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrainworx collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for additional N Scale highway trailers, commercial vehicles, and railroad freight equipment available at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Trainworx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674709299456,"sku":"TWX4023310","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/TWX40233-10.webp?v=1792349488","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/twx4023310","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}