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Model Power - 4052 - Flatcar, 45 Foot, Fishbelly - TTX Company - 160187

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Stock Number4052
Secondary Stock Number84052
BrandModel Power
ManufacturerModel Power
Body StyleModel Power Flatcar 45 Foot Fishbelly
PrototypeFlatcar, 45 Foot, Fishbelly
Road or Company NameTTX Company (Details)
Reporting MarksTTX
Road or Reporting Number160187
Paint Color(s)Yellow
Print Color(s)Black
Additional Markings/SloganUnited States Post Office
Coupler TypeRapido Hook
Coupler MountTruck-Mount
Wheel TypeNickel-Silver Plated Metal
Wheel ProfileDeep Flange
Ready-to-RunNo
Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)
Model TypeFlatcar
Model Subtype45 Foot
Model VarietyFishbelly



Specific Item Information: Car comes with two United States Post Office 20' containers.
Model Information: This body style was made in China for Model Power. It is a knock-off of the Lima 40 foot flatcar which was imported by AHM, MRC, PMI as well as Model Power. You can spot the difference by checking to see if "Lima" is stamped on the bottom. The Chinese made models also have wonky clips holding the trucks in place instead of the ubiquitous "Kingpin". The model measures 3.43" long so it comes in at over 45 scale feet but nowhere close to the advertised 50 feet in Model Power catalogs and marketing material.
Road Name History:
TTX Company (formerly Trailer Train until 1991) is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX's pool of railcars (over 220,000 cars and intermodal wells) is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.

Owned by North America's leading railroads, TTX's free-running pools provide fungible assets that minimize total empty miles, further lowering costs and minimizing risk for the industry, helping the railroads conserve their capital for other critical infrastructure needs. Customers easily recognize TTX's bright yellow cars as a consistent, high quality, well-maintained fleet that serves many transportation needs.
Brand/Importer Information:
Founded in the late 1960's by Michael Tager, the 3rd generation business specializes in quality hobby products serving the toy and hobby markets worldwide. During its 50 years of operation, Model Power has developed a full line of model railroading products, die-cast metal aircraft, and die-cast metal cars and trucks.

In early 2014, Model Power ceased its business operations. Its extensive portfolio of intellectual property and physical assets are now exclusively produced, marketed, sold, and distributed by MRC (Model Power, MetalTrain and Mantua) and by Daron (Postage Stamp Airplanes and Airliner Collection).
Item created by: gdm on 2018-03-19 14:05:50. Last edited by CNW400 on 2023-02-07 09:57:44

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