Prototype: Union Pacific Railroad (U.P.) and Southern Pacific Lines (S.P.) Pacific Fruit Express (PFE) type R-40-14 reefer (refrigerator car).
Model: Metal frame and floor. Detailed trucks with special wheel sets. 4 sliding doors that can be opened. Roof walk, ladders, brake system and additional details separately applied. Cars come with different lettering. Couplers can be replaced by other types of couplers. Total length over the couplers 46.7 cm / 18-3/8”.
DC wheel set will be announced later.
Model in Märklin’s new generation of American freight cars.
New tooling for this car type.
Close couplers with guide mechanism, can be replaced by other couplers.
Ideal to go with the model of the “Big Boy” steam locomotive.
Also goes well with the new model of the ALCO PA-1 diesel locomotive.
