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Athearn Roundhouse HO 2179 40ft Steel Reefer ART #31214

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Athearn Roundhouse HO 2179 40ft Steel Reefer ART #31214
Detailed Information

MODEL FEATURES:
Fully-assembled and ready to run out of the box
Highly-detailed, injection-molded body
McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers installed
Painted and printed for realistic decoration
Weighted for trouble free operation
33in machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Window packaging for easy viewing plus interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage
Replacement parts available
Minimum radius: 18in

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
The use of ice to refrigerate and preserve food dates back to prehistoric times. Through the ages, the seasonal harvesting of snow and ice was a regular practice of many cultures. By the turn of the 20th century, manufactured ice became more common. The Pacific Fruit Express (PFE), for example, maintained seven natural harvesting facilities, and operated 18 artificial ice plants. Their largest plant (located in Roseville, California) produced 1,100 tons of ice daily, and Rosevilles docks could accommodate up to 254 cars. At the industry’s peak, 1,200,000 tons of ice was produced for refrigerator car use annually.

A late-19th century wood-bodied reefer required re-icing every 250 miles (400 km) to 400 miles (640 km). The typical ice-bunker reefer from the 1920s were originally constructed with wood sheathing. Later, these early wood constructed cars would be replaced with steel constructed cars with plywood interiors by the 1940s. Vents in the bunker at the end of the car, along with slots in the wood floor racks, allowed cool air to circulate around the contents.

Specifications
COUPLER STYLE: McHenry Scale Knuckle
ERA: 1940 - 1960
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Is Assembly Required: No
Details
SKU 140-RND2179
Quantity in stock 2 item(s) available
Road Name: ART
Price: CA$30.99
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