The main differences I can see between the Walthers & the Branchline
REA Express Reefers are

1. Different trucks

2. The roofs are shaped different, Walthers appears to be more rounded.

3. The ends are different. Where Walthers appear smooth, Branchlines
are ribbed.

This is going by the picture on Walthers website & the Branchline car
I have in front of me.

Branchline's pictures are on their website & match the car I have.

http://www.branchline-
trains.com/blueprint/expressreefers/express_reefers.htm

Randy Jones
SLC UT