Wheels of Time 50149 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Southern Pacific SP 564521 Era_2000 + the train's visual appeal just

the train's visual appeal just begs to be modeled

1/6 horsepower

Decals for three versions

Working ditch lights as appropriate

Short “nub-bottom” pilot face

Wheels of Time 50149 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Southern Pacific SP 564521 Era_2000 + the train's visual appeal justWheels of Time 50149 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Southern Pacific SP 564521 These 53' 6" flatcars were constructed with a welded fish belly steel frame in contrast to the cast steel GSI frame. The fish belly frame provided an optimal distribution of tension and compression forces from the center of the car to the bolsters. Think of it as a bridge. In addition, fabricating a welded frame was far less labor intensive than an equivalent riveted