{"product_id":"walthersmainline-81-8-axle-depressed-center-flatcar-southern-50030","title":"WalthersMainline 910-50235 | 81' 8-Axle Depressed Center Flatcar - Southern #50030 | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WalthersMainline 81' 8-Axle Depressed Center Flatcar in Southern Railway #50030 is built for serious heavy-haul scenes. With its low-slung well between two four-wheel trucks, this HO scale prototype has hauled transformers, generators, and other oversize freight on Southern's mainline since the 1960s — a perfect addition to any modern or transition-era freight roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal body for outstanding tracking performance, empty or loaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 100-ton trucks with 36\" RP-25 metal wheelsets for smooth running through turnouts and curves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers — body-mounted and ready to run out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate air and handbrake details at both ends, modeled per prototype designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles oversize and heavy loads up to 150 tons (136 mt) — pair with the Cornerstone(R) Electric Transformer Kit (#933-3126) for a realistic load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-time run of these road numbers — limited quantity available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalthersMainline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e910-50235\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHO (1:87)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern Railway System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDie-Cast Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCouplers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheelsets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\" RP-25 Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrucks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour 100-Ton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1960s to Present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 150 tons (136 mt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this run on my existing HO layout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has body-mounted Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers and 36\" RP-25 wheelsets, and runs on standard HO Code 70, 83, or 100 track. Eight-axle cars need broad curves — 24\" radius minimum recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat loads does this car carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepressed center flats are designed for oversize and heavy freight — transformers, generators, large castings, and similar industrial loads. Walthers makes the Cornerstone Electric Transformer Kit (#933-3126) sized specifically for this car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the body really die-cast metal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the heavy die-cast frame keeps the car planted on the rails whether running empty or loaded. It's a noticeable upgrade over plastic-bodied freight cars in the same size class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat couplers does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes ready to run with Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers, body-mounted, fully compatible with Kadee and other knuckle couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/rolling-stock\"\u003eHO scale rolling stock\u003c\/a\u003e, our full lineup of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/walthersmainline\"\u003eWalthersMainline products\u003c\/a\u003e, or check out other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/scale-ho\"\u003eHO scale items\u003c\/a\u003e for your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48205997441279,"sku":"910-50235","price":42.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_ba0a931b-dbe2-4fa9-9141-5672ec062b9d.jpg?v=1771681012","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/walthersmainline-81-8-axle-depressed-center-flatcar-southern-50030","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}