Description
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. Our model is accurately rendered from builder drawings and photos and features road number specific details.
Road Number Specific ScaleTrains
- All-new model
- Era: 1973 to early 1990s
- TTPX Series 80001 to 80245; built 7-12/69
- TTPX Series 80670 to 80719; built 6/71
- Prototype examples in original yellow with “TT” and “Trailer Train” branding have been documented in service to present day
- Fully-assembled
- Multiple road numbers
- As-built bulkheads (62’ inside length)
- Factory-applied laser-cut wood deck
- Transverse deck risers
- Recessed deck tie-down details
- Photo-etched stainless steel see-through end crossover platforms
- Factory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses and connection pipe with silver gladhands
- Early H-shaped jacking pads
- Handbrake housing with finely detailed wheel and chain
- Complete underbody brake system with over 12 separately applied parts including air reservoir, control valve, reduction relay valve and retainer valve plus wireform plumbing and trainline pipe
- Body-mounted semi-scale standard Type E knuckle couplers – Micro-Trains® compatible
- ASF Ride Control trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data
- 36” machined metal wheels
- Operates on Code 55, 70 and 80 rail
- Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
- Paint colors match Tru-Color Paint color: TCP-144 EL Yellow
- Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
- Clear jewel box packaging safely stores model
- Minimum radius: 9 ¾”
- Recommended radius: 11”