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Trainworx - 42875-2 - Trailer, 28 Foot, Box - Motorways - 565212

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Commissioned ByPrairie Shadows
Production TypeSpecial Run
Stock Number42875-2
Original Retail Price$24.99
BrandTrainworx
ManufacturerTrainworx
Body StyleTrainworx Vehicle Trailer 28 Foot
Prototype VehicleTrailer, 28 Foot, Box (Details)
Road or Company NameMotorways (Details)
Road or Reporting Number565212
Paint Color(s)Aluminum
Print Color(s)Yellow & Black
Paint SchemeMotospan
Additional Markings/SloganExpress Service at Freight Rates
Item CategoryVehicles
Model TypeTrailer
Model SubtypeBox Van
Model Variety28 Foot
Prototype RegionNorth America
Prototype EraNA Era IV: 2nd Gen Diesel (1958 - 1978)
Scale1/160



Prototype History:
The 28' trailer provided LTL service for instances where a full size trailer would not be the most efficient. Splitting a haul into two creates more efficiency as one trailer can be spotted and then the second taken to a different destination without repacking. Many of the 28' trailers can be seen in TOFC service to this day.

Box vans are known as such for their rectilinear proportions. Their simple design makes them easy to manufacture and maintain.
Road Name History:
Motorways was the biggest carrier in Canada.
Canadian Motorways started as Hill the Mover of Hamilton, Ontario. Over time, through acquisition, the company grew into Hill Motorways, servicing freight and household goods throughout Ontario and southern Quebec. They expanded west by purchasing the jointly owned Soo Freight and Security Van Lines, creating Soo-Security Motorways.
Brand/Importer Information:
Trainworx was founded in 1999 by Pat Sanders and is located in Delta Colorado. Their first freight car was the Quad hopper and it was released in 2000. They have been making N scale products ever since. Their website can be found at www.train-worx.com. As of 2016, they have produced 8 different rolling stock body styles as well as a range of different highway vehicles in N Scale. Their limited edition runs have proven a huge success with collectors and modelers enjoy the accuracy of all their products.

Trainworx sells their products both through tradional retail channels as well as directly by phone order. When asked "What prompted you to found Trainworx?", Pat Sanders responded "There was a freight car that hadn't been done in N scale that I just had to have and it didn't look like anyone was ever going to make it."
Commissioner Information: Prairie Shadows Model Railway Co. is a small model railway supply company located in Winnipeg, MB, and owned by Jeff Arnold. They pride themselves in providing solid service and fair prices.
They commissioned several exclusive N scale models to Rapido Trains Inc.
Item created by: CNW400 on 2023-06-19 12:47:13

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