EP-81104-6 - Thrall 63' Centerbeam Flat Car : BNSF : 559076
EP-81104-5 - Thrall 63' Centerbeam Flat Car : BNSF : 559050
EP-81104-4 - Thrall 63' Centerbeam Flat Car : BNSF : 559041
EP-81104-3 - Thrall 63' Centerbeam Flat Car : BNSF : 559036
EP-81104-2 - Thrall 63' Centerbeam Flat Car : BNSF : 559033
EP-81104-1 - Thrall 63' Centerbeam Flat Car : BNSF : 559018
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Through the input and participation of the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads, Thrall developed a new style of bulkhead flat car called the "Center-Beam." The intention of the design was to prevent hapless fork-lift drivers from dumping lading while loading and unloading the car. Introduced in 1977, the innovation has proved successful, and it became colloquially known as the "Opera Window" due to the large cut-outs along the center parition. The Thrall 63' "Opera Window" Center-Beam are still common to the rails, and they are as one of the most distinctive prototypes of all time.
ExactRail's Thrall 63' "Opera Window" Center-Beam Flat Car is an extraordinary replica. Easily one of our most intricate and part-intense models to date, the "Opera Window" Center-Beam is a hybrid model of etched brass and plastic that is without equal. The model consists of 125 separate parts, which includes, a 0.010" etched brass center partition, individually tooled ratchets and separate deck panels so that there are no ejection marks on the body from the injection molding process. The model also features wire coupler cut hangers, which match the "loop" style coupler cut lever hangers on the prototype.
These fine models will ship in Early 2013.
A note about our Pre-Order Process: The checkout system we use requires that you input a credit card to reserve your order. This will authorize your card but not charge it. The pre-authorization will be removed from your card quickly and it will not be charged until your order ships. We will notify you when the shipping date for these models is approaching so that you are made aware that you card will be charged and can make changes to your pre-order if needed. As with all of our products if at any time you're not completely satisfied please let us know and we'll make it right.
The Thrall 63' "Opera Window" Center-Beam Flat Car is available now for pre-order only through www.exactrail.com!
Highlights
• Designed, engineered, tooled and injection molded in our own Orem, Utah facilities!
• 0.010" Etched Brass Center Partition, COTS and ACI placards
• Factory installed Kadee #58 couplers
• Narrow-style draft box, featuring: shank wedges, striker casting and full nut and bolt detail
• ExactRail's exclusive ASF 100 ton 'Ride Control' trucks
• CNC-machined metal wheel sets with metal axles!
• Wire grab irons, brake rods, and coupler cut levers!
• Accurate painting and printing!
• Wire coupler cut lever hangers which match the "loop" style hangers of the prototypes!
• Etched metal Morton crossover walks
• Seperately applied air hoses
• Available in 6 paint schemes
HO Scale: Thrall 63' "Opera Window" Center-Beam Flat Car - BNSF
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