{"product_id":"walthers-920-902-ho-scale-prr-merchandise-service-freight-train-set-3","title":"Walthers 920-902 HO Scale PRR Merchandise Service Freight Train Set #3","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWalthers 920-902 HO Scale PRR Merchandise Service Freight Train Set #3\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Pennsylvania handled a formidable volume of less-carload-lot (LCL) freight traffic, increasing competetion from trucking companies and arch-rival new York Central led to the introduction of dedicated Merchandise Service in the late 1940s. Running on expedited schedules, trains could cover the 900 miles between New York and Chicago in 32 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly Tooled X29b Boxcar! First time available as a WalthersProto Model!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the upgrades, Pennsy launched a major rebuilding program for its signature X29 boxcars, resulting in a larger capacity car with a bigger body mounted on the original underframe, classified as the X29b. These rebuilt cars left the shops with a distinct paint and lettering scheme that prominently advertised the service. Although gradually folded into Truc-Train piggyback operations, many of the X29bs wore their colorful paint schemes for years afterward, remaining in general freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new tooling!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst time as a WalthersProto model!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody features correct 10'6\" Intreior height, modernized roof, ends and doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied ladders, grab irons and other details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect size RP-25 metal wheelsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial N6B Cabin Cars included only in Sets! Protecting the trains were the road's traditional N6B wood cabin cars (cabooses), which were sometimes handled in mid-train to expedite pick ups and set outs en route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn service 1913 to late 1960s - several preserved today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for steam and diesel-era freight operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Pennsylvania design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 30 factory-applied details including grab irons, bracing, underbody, interior and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSloped-side cupola in centered position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled, ready for service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect Trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect 36\" RP-25 wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalthersProto FP7-F7B Power Dual-Service Diesels Meeting schedules called for faster motive power, that included the road's dual-service FP7 and F7B sets, geared for faster speeds and equipped to handle freight, passenger and mail trains. Available separately in two authentic paint schemes, the models include train phone antennas and other era-specific details, and they're available with LokSound 5 Sound and DCC versions for DCC or DC powered layouts, as well as Standard DC versions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walthers Proto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41116673671334,"sku":"920-902","price":529.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/walthers-920-902-ho-scale-prr-merchandise-service-freight-train-set-3.jpg?v=1630513521","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/walthers-920-902-ho-scale-prr-merchandise-service-freight-train-set-3","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}