Description
Railroad Short Name: TTX
Introduced in 1969, the Bethlehem Steel Co. (BSC) F68-series of 100-ton, 68’ foot long (over end sills) flats represented a new generation of high-capacity flat cars. Extremely versatile, the basic design could be equipped from the factory with a variety of appliances to handle different loadings. Scale Trains’ model is accurately rendered from builder drawings and photos and features road number specific details.
- TTPX series 80179-81178
- Era: 1973+
- Examples in original yellow and “TT”, “Trailer Train” branding have been noted in service to present day
- Modified bulkheads (60’, 6” inside length)
- No deck risers
- Late sidesills
- Late “box” style integrated jacking pad and roping eye
- Optional modeler-applied ACI plates
- Logo extension panels for “TT” logo
Additional Features
- All-new model
- First time in HO scale
- Multiple road numbers per paint scheme
- Separate laser-cut wood deck to be applied by the modeler
- Recessed deck tie-down details
- Decks with transverse risers, or plain decks
- Durable die-cast metal semi-scale long-shank Type E couplers
- 100-ton trucks with hydraulic snubber and bracket details, rotating bearing caps, and truck-mounted brake beams
- 36” machined metal wheels
- Minimum radius: 18”
- Recommended radius: 22”
All Rivet Counter Freight Cars Feature
- Fully assembled
- Factory-applied metal grab irons
- Factory-applied coupler cut levers
- Trainline hoses
- Intricate brake plumbing
- Photo-etched stainless steel see-through end crossover platforms
- Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
- Color matched to existing Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possible
- Accurately profiled .110″ wide wheel tread
- Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
- Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
- Packaging safely stores model
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