Product Description
Announced Date:
June 2024
Released Date:
Est. Nov 2024
Individually Boxed:
N/A
Road Name: Pennsylvania with Herald - Red with green trucks
Road Number: 2759
Product Line: Premier
Scale: O Scale
Formerly 20-947PRR2
Features:
Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Body
Colorful, Attractive Paint Scheme
Metal Wheels and Axles
Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks
Fast-Angle Wheel Sets
Needle-Point Axles
(2) Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
O Scale Kadee-Compatible Coupler Mounting Pads
Detailed Brake Wheel
Separate Metal Handrails
Opening Car Doors
1:48 Scale Dimensions
Unit Measures: 14 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”
Operates On O-31 Curves
Overview:
The R50B Express Reefer wasn't just another railroad car; it was a revolution in refrigerated transport. Developed in the 1940s by the Railway Express Agency (REA), the R50B represented the pinnacle of pre-war innovation. These innovative cars featured a unique underbody ice bunker design that revolutionized the way perishables were transported across vast distances.
The R50B Express Reefer is a versatile addition to any model railroad layout depicting the mid-20th century. Whether you model passenger trains or fast freight lines, the R50B will add a touch of realism and historical significance to your layout. Bring this iconic piece of railroading history to your model layout with our meticulously detailed model, sporting all the classic features that made the prototype famous.
MTH Premier O Scale freight cars are the perfect complement to any manufacturer’s scale proportioned O Gauge locomotives. Whether you prefer to purchase cars separately or assemble a unit train, MTH Premier Rolling Stock has the cars for you in a variety of car types and paint schemes.
Virtually every sturdy car is offered in two car numbers which makes it even easier than ever to combine them into a multi-car consist. Many of MTH’s Premier Rolling Stock offerings can also operate on the tightest O Gauge curves giving them even more added versatility to your layout.
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