Walthers HO 910-50243 - Mainline - 81' 8-Axle Depressed Center Flatcar "Pittsburgh & Lake Erie" #980

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Announced Date: June 2025 Released Date: Fall 25 Individually Boxed: N/A Road Name: Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Road Number: 980 Product Line:Mainline Scale: HO Scale Catalog: Walthers June 2025 910-50241 pictured Features: Available in several realistic paint schemes, this layout-ready model features: • One time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available! • Heavy die-cast metal body for outstanding performance empty or loaded • Separate air and handbrake details at both ends per prototype designs • Add a realistic load with the Cornerstone® Electric Transformer Kit (933-3126), or SceneMaster™ Transformer Kit (949-3107), both sold separately • Articulated end platforms • Four 100-ton trucks with 36 scale inch diameter RP-25 metal wheels • Proto MAX™ metal knuckle couplers for reliable operation • Minimum radius: 22" (24" recommended) Overview: Heavy-duty, depressed center flatcars handle some of the largest loads on the rails. This new WalthersMainline® HO scale 81' 8-Axle Depressed Center Flatcar is sure to be a favorite for anyone railfanning your layout. The prototype for this WalthersMainline car hauled oversize loads up to 150 tons. The 8-axle flatcars began service in the 1960s and can still be found on mainlines today. Show more