HO Scale Walthers SceneMaster 949-4105 Extendible Container Chassis Kit (2) pcs

Description: ~~~Brand New Never Open~~~HO Scale Walthers SceneMaster 949-4105 Extendible Container Chassis Kit (2) pcs All parts are styrene plastic, so use compatible paint and glue to assemble and finish your model. The introduction of longer and heavier containers in the1980s lead to the development of new railroad equipment along with chassis for moving containers by truck. Most available chassis were designed for the then standard 20' and 40' containers used in in international service, but new designs for domestic service were being built at 45' and later 48' lengths, the same as contemporary highway trailers. For shippers, this meant a large investment in new equipment, and maintaining large fleets at each terminal to meet demand. To overcome these problems, the extendible container chassis was developed, based around a telescoping tube. Adjustable from 40' to as much as 48' long in a matter of minutes, the bogey could also be moved on the frame to handle the added weight of longer containers, while the front incorporated a “goose neck” for handling taller containers as well. The flexibility and adaptability of the design made it extremely popular and they’re still widely used today. A must for contemporary layouts, hundreds of chassis can be found at a typical intermodal terminal spotted trackside for loading, held in reserve,or heading out on the highways. Sidetrack Hobby is a family owned business. We are located in small town Boone IA Just Four Miles from the Union Pacific Kate Shelley High Bridge and 0.7 miles from the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad/Museum.We been selling online since 2004 and brick and motor type store since 2006. The store family consist of myself, my wife, my daughter, and our 2 fur-babys (Chase & Charlye). We are Hobbyist too so if you have any questions feel free to contact us through email, facebook, or phone. Call During Store Hoursand Talk to a Real PersonMonday 12:00 o 3:00pm CSTTuesday thru Friday 12:00 to 6:00pm CSTSaturday 12:00 to 5:00pm CSTClosed Sunday We Do Combine Shipping. Please Use Cart Featureor Wait until you receive a invoiceWe use USPS Mail for shipping, if you would like another carrierWe usually ship within one day after receiving payment. Thank you for visiting our item listing.Sidetrack Hobby

Price: 10.18 USD

Location: Boone, Iowa

End Time: 2024-08-13T20:31:50.000Z

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