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Thanks for the clarification Brian. I was more concerned about the paint scheme choices.
Doug Harding https://www.facebook.com/douglas.harding.3156/ Youtube: Douglas Harding Iowa Central Railroad
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These have been discussed. Former MTH product.
Thanks!
From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Douglas Harding <iowacentralrr@...>
ScaleTrains has announced a new 40’ transition era steel reefer, full text below Preorder kits are priced a $19.99. The text hints it is based on a NP car, no problem there. I got excited when I noticed two meat reefer paint schemes, Armour and Wilson. But the car is not a meat reefer, it has a cooling fan, and full height doors. Features not found on Armour or Wilson 40’ steel reefers in the number series ScaleTrains used.
Thus another example of a manufacture putting paint schemes on models that never wore that scheme, I’m sure they will sell, esp at the price set.
Doug Harding https://www.facebook.com/douglas.harding.3156/ Youtube: Douglas Harding Iowa Central Railroad
Dear , Our Kit Classics™ HO Scale 40' Transition Era Reefer Car is our third steam-era freight car with seven (7) classic roadnames and paint schemes, including Northern Pacific Railway with billboard lettering advertising its Northcoast Limited passenger train. HISTORY In 1905, railroad tycoon James J. Hill, nicknamed “The Empire Builder,” gained control of the Northern Pacific Railway (NP). It was America’s first transcontinental railroad to the Pacific Northwest and was one of four major companies controlled by Hill, with the others being the Great Northern; the SP&S Railway; and the Burlington Route. The combined “Hill Roads” equated to over 20,000 miles of track. His ultimate dream was to consolidate them into one “super railroad,” but those plans were never realized during his lifetime. Since Hill was unable to merge his railroads into one entity, each company had a unique identity and branding for both freight and passenger services. From 1900 to 1970, the famed North Coast Limited passenger train – which operated between Chicago and Seattle by way of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy – was considered to be the railroad’s premiere passenger train to the Pacific Northwest. It ran over the famous Homestake Pass, through Butte, and onto Garrison where it then took the NP Transcon to Washington State. It traveled through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country and following WWII, the train was streamlined using the finest Budd coaches and EMD F Units, all painted in the railroad’s famous “Two Tone” green scheme. To promote the newly streamlined train, NP painted many of its 40’ Transition Era Reefer Cars in a stunning yellow scheme with black lettering, the Yin & Yang logo, boxcar red ends, and silver roofs with billboards ads referencing the first-class passenger train. These Reefers could be seen all over the Northern Pacific system and were used to transport meat and produce between Seattle and the Twin Cities. With wide open plains in the Dakotas, long strings of 40’ Reefers stood out at grade crossings, acting as the perfect “rolling billboard” for the Northcoast Limited. James J. Hill died in 1916, but leadership within the "Hill Roads" continued to push for a merger long after his passing. They tried another two times in 1927 and again in 1955, but both attempts were unsuccessful due to antitrust laws and legal battles. Finally, after a challenge that went all the way to the Supreme Court, the four railroads were allowed to merge on March 2, 1970, creating the nearly 24,000-mile-long Burlington Northern Railroad (BN). Although mechanical refrigeration technology became a mainstay in the 1960s, many of these 40’ “ice boxes” could be seen in service into the BN era. The Northcoast Limited was also a hold-over, with the newly created company operating the train for just over one year. Amtrak relieved BN from its obligation to operate it in May of 1971 and continued the service as the "North Coast Hiawatha" for eight years, merging the train with Milwaukee Road’s passenger service. Although Amtrak continued to market the train as the scenic route to the Pacific Northwest, low ridership and major losses spelled the demise of the train in 1979. THE MODELS Our Kit Classics freight cars harken back to the golden age of railroading and are perfect for sharing the timeless tradition of kit building with the next generation of model railroaders. All that’s needed for assembly is a Phillips screwdriver, glue, and a few minutes to put the model together. Available roadnames and paint schemes:
With colorful paint schemes and classic roadnames, you’ll want to add these Kit Classic Reefers to your roster. Preorders are due by February 6th, 2023. Preorder your favorite roadnames now, including Northern Pacific, through ScaleTrains.com or find a Select Retailer™ for delivery this fall. |
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ScaleTrains has announced a new 40’ transition era steel reefer, full text below Preorder kits are priced a $19.99. The text hints it is based on a NP car, no problem there. I got excited when I noticed two meat reefer paint schemes, Armour and Wilson. But the car is not a meat reefer, it has a cooling fan, and full height doors. Features not found on Armour or Wilson 40’ steel reefers in the number series ScaleTrains used.
Thus another example of a manufacture putting paint schemes on models that never wore that scheme, I’m sure they will sell, esp at the price set.
Doug Harding https://www.facebook.com/douglas.harding.3156/ Youtube: Douglas Harding Iowa Central Railroad
Dear , Our Kit Classics™ HO Scale 40' Transition Era Reefer Car is our third steam-era freight car with seven (7) classic roadnames and paint schemes, including Northern Pacific Railway with billboard lettering advertising its Northcoast Limited passenger train. HISTORY In 1905, railroad tycoon James J. Hill, nicknamed “The Empire Builder,” gained control of the Northern Pacific Railway (NP). It was America’s first transcontinental railroad to the Pacific Northwest and was one of four major companies controlled by Hill, with the others being the Great Northern; the SP&S Railway; and the Burlington Route. The combined “Hill Roads” equated to over 20,000 miles of track. His ultimate dream was to consolidate them into one “super railroad,” but those plans were never realized during his lifetime. Since Hill was unable to merge his railroads into one entity, each company had a unique identity and branding for both freight and passenger services. From 1900 to 1970, the famed North Coast Limited passenger train – which operated between Chicago and Seattle by way of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy – was considered to be the railroad’s premiere passenger train to the Pacific Northwest. It ran over the famous Homestake Pass, through Butte, and onto Garrison where it then took the NP Transcon to Washington State. It traveled through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country and following WWII, the train was streamlined using the finest Budd coaches and EMD F Units, all painted in the railroad’s famous “Two Tone” green scheme. To promote the newly streamlined train, NP painted many of its 40’ Transition Era Reefer Cars in a stunning yellow scheme with black lettering, the Yin & Yang logo, boxcar red ends, and silver roofs with billboards ads referencing the first-class passenger train. These Reefers could be seen all over the Northern Pacific system and were used to transport meat and produce between Seattle and the Twin Cities. With wide open plains in the Dakotas, long strings of 40’ Reefers stood out at grade crossings, acting as the perfect “rolling billboard” for the Northcoast Limited. James J. Hill died in 1916, but leadership within the "Hill Roads" continued to push for a merger long after his passing. They tried another two times in 1927 and again in 1955, but both attempts were unsuccessful due to antitrust laws and legal battles. Finally, after a challenge that went all the way to the Supreme Court, the four railroads were allowed to merge on March 2, 1970, creating the nearly 24,000-mile-long Burlington Northern Railroad (BN). Although mechanical refrigeration technology became a mainstay in the 1960s, many of these 40’ “ice boxes” could be seen in service into the BN era. The Northcoast Limited was also a hold-over, with the newly created company operating the train for just over one year. Amtrak relieved BN from its obligation to operate it in May of 1971 and continued the service as the "North Coast Hiawatha" for eight years, merging the train with Milwaukee Road’s passenger service. Although Amtrak continued to market the train as the scenic route to the Pacific Northwest, low ridership and major losses spelled the demise of the train in 1979. THE MODELS Our Kit Classics freight cars harken back to the golden age of railroading and are perfect for sharing the timeless tradition of kit building with the next generation of model railroaders. All that’s needed for assembly is a Phillips screwdriver, glue, and a few minutes to put the model together. Available roadnames and paint schemes:
With colorful paint schemes and classic roadnames, you’ll want to add these Kit Classic Reefers to your roster. Preorders are due by February 6th, 2023. Preorder your favorite roadnames now, including Northern Pacific, through ScaleTrains.com or find a Select Retailer™ for delivery this fall. |
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