Introduction

Bachmann 15906 HO Scale 40′ Poultry Transport Car with Turkeys Live Poultry Transit 732

From the late 1800s to the 1960s Live Poultry Cars were used for the safe transportation of chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and all types of live fowl. These special Henhouses on Wheels were commonplace and featured wire mesh sides and multiple levels of individual coups, each fitted with feed and water troughs. An attendant traveled on board in the central compartment to feed and water the animals.

FEATURES:

• Silver Series Rolling Stock Fully Assembled
• Highly Detailed Painted Bodies with Precision Graphics, Poultry Silhouettes, Attendants Service Door
• Blackened Machined Metal Wheels with RP 25 Contours, Magnetically Operated E-Z Mate Couplers
• Non-magnetic Blackened Brass Axles with Needle-point Bearings, Celcon Trucks
• Added Weight for Optimum Tracking Performance, HO Scale 1:87
• Product Measurements: L 6.5 in., W 1.5 in., H 2 in.