Introduction

Walthers 920-105301 Scale Test Car Burlington Northern #979004

Based on prototype cars used to calibrate track scales, these diminutive models are perfect for displaying on a siding in the yard or a spur at an industry. Scale test cars were regularly reweighed at a railroad’s shop, giving you a great reason to run one on your railroad. Whether you load one on a flat car or haul one at the rear of a train, there’s a lot you can do with this car to enhance your railroad’s operations.

FEATURES:

• Diecast body for maximum weight
• Roadname specific details such as side and top access doors, wheel bearings and hand brake types
• Factory installed wire grab irons
• Multiple photo-etched brass placards according to prototypes
• 33 scale inch RP-25 turned metal wheels
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
• Roadname specific features of this model include:
  • Power hand brake
  • Exposed wheel bearings
  • Replacement top cover
  • Round side doors with release latch bar