This tie car is based on the prototype used by Southern and Central of Georgia. These cars were built by Spencer Shops for MOW service in the early 1950's to the 1960's. The car is adapted from 40' flatcars and are fitted with welded steel sides approximately 6' high. The ties were unloaded using a machine that rode in the railcar on rails and was able to move from car to car using removable rail sections. These cars were phased out in the mid 90's, being replaced with the more modern M-271 tie gondola.
HO undecorated 3D resin printed kit. This car is part of our new series known as the Roster Expansion Series. These kits are meant to be quick builds to help expand your fleet with minimal effort. With molded on grabs and stirrups, these cars can be super detailed or built as is to expand your freight car fleet quickly.
~Deluxe kit comes with the following: 3D printed car body/coupler covers/removable tie load, ExactRail 70-ton trucks with 33" wheels, Kadee 158 scale head couplers, 2#-56x1/8" screws for couplers, and 2#-56x1/4" screws for trucks.
~Basic kit comes with the following 3D printed parts: car body and coupler covers.
Holes for screws in coupler box, coupler cover, and truck mount should be drilled and tapped for proper screw attachment using a 1.8mm drill bit and 2-56 straight flute tap.
Minor imperfections could occur along with slight bowing depending on design. Applying heat will allow the model to be reshaped in the event any parts need to be straightened.
*Painted model shown for reference and is not included.*
