S Scale America Trailer Train (DTTX) Husky-Stack, Well Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S Scale America

Manufacturer ID:

SSAS3002

Additional IDs:

SSAH3002 (hi-rail version)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Gunderson

Model:

Husky-Stack

Year/Era:

1990

Length:

77'

Road Name:

Trailer Train (DTTX)

Notes:

These double-stack cars can carry 20- to 53-foot long containers in the bottom slot, and 40- to 53-foot containers in the top slot.

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

2004

Road Number(s):

56028, 56075, 56132

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Supplemental Part:

Microscale Decals (bought out by Des Plaines Hobbies)

Supplemental Part:

Plano Model Products #620 Metal Walkways

Notes:

These types of well cars could only handle 48-foot containers in the well, but other sized-containers, such as the 53-foot one shown in the photo, could be placed on top. These models are available in three road numbers, one set with scale wheels ("S" in the product ID, "SSAS..."), and one set with hi-rail wheels ("H" in the product ID, "SSAH..."); note that the body-mounted couplers will not allow these to run on AF track, unless modified). The containers shown in the photo are also available from S Scale America.

Bill Lane has some problems with hobo's helping themselves to some content of the containers.

Close-up of the end detailing.

Shows the Car In a Train