Union Pacific Fruit Express 57' Mechanical Refrigerator Car 2-Pack Mechanical Refrigerator CarsBy the 1960's, railroads' aging ice reefers were being rapidly replaced by vast fleets of efficient Mechanical Refrigerator Cars. Manufacturers like Pacific Car & Foundry and Western Fruit Express had developed more efficient ways to keep perishables fridge-fresh when transported by rail. These modern, diesel-powered cars have become a common and colorful site on America's rails ever since their introduction.Lionel proudly adds the all-new Mechanical Refrigerator Car to its growing fleet of realistic Standard O freight cars. Based on actual drawings from the mid-1960's, these cars are designed with brake equipment positioned low on the ends, short ladders, and no running board on the modern roof. Slide open the vented mechanical compartment door to inspect the diesel engine on the inside of the car. SKU: 6-11654 Dimensions: Length: 14 1/4" each Gauge: Standard O Scale price: 139.99 year: 2007 rail line: Union Pacific Minimum Radius: O-31 Catalog Year: 2007 Catalog Title: Lionel 2007 Train Catalog Volume 2 Road Number: None FEATURES: Die-cast metal sprung trucks and operating couplers Hidden uncoupling tabs Rotating bearing caps Separately applied metal underframe details Opening doors Sliding compartment door reveals diesel engine Single and 2-Pack cars are available in unique, sequential road numbers Manuals Find the latest manuals in our support section. Replacement Parts Buy any replacement parts in our support section. Contact Contact a service station to fix your product
