When a load is too heavy or too large for an ordinary flatcar, railroads reach for specialised equipment like this 66' four-truck heavy-duty flatcar. Rated for 240 tons and up, cars like these ran in small fleets, assigned wherever heavy-haul work came up: industrial machinery, boilers, electrical generators and transformers, construction plant and military vehicles.
The four-truck design is the whole point. Spreading the weight across sixteen axles lets the railroad move loads that would flatten a conventional car, and it gives the model a distinctive look that stands out in any consist.
Pre-Order Details
| Reserve by |
30 August 2026 |
| Expected release |
Winter 2027 |
| Payment |
Paid in full at checkout |
Specifications
| Brand |
WalthersMainline |
| Item Number |
910-51018 |
| UPC |
616374236954 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Car Type |
66' Heavy-Duty 4-Truck Flatcar |
| Road Name |
Norfolk & Western |
| Road Number |
70125 |
| Assembly |
Ready to run |
| Couplers |
Proto MAX metal knuckle, factory installed |
| Wheelsets |
RP-25 turned metal |
| Condition |
New |
Features
- Factory-installed details and grab irons
- Heavy die-cast metal construction for excellent tracking
- Four-truck design rated for exceptionally heavy loads
- RP-25 turned-metal wheelsets
- Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
- Scale: HO (1:87)
More in This Series
These run in matched sets, and modellers usually want more than one. The rest of the 66' Heavy-Duty 4-Truck Flatcar release:
Frequently Asked Questions
When will it ship?
Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us.
How does the pre-order work?
This is a pre-paid pre-order. You pay in full at checkout and your unit is locked in. If you cancel before it ships, 90% is refundable and we keep a 10% cancellation fee.
Is it ready to run?
Yes. Metal knuckle couplers and RP-25 turned-metal wheelsets are factory installed, so it goes straight on the layout.
Does it come with a load?
No, the car is sold without a load. The deck is clear, which makes it an easy base for a scratchbuilt or cast resin load.
Can I run it with my existing cars?
Yes. It is standard HO with metal knuckle couplers, so it couples to anything Kadee-compatible.
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