Wheels of Time 50153 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Union Pacific UP 58259 Roadname_Erie Western - EW 20 individually installed grabrails

20 individually installed grabrails

flag painted on sides of cab

18oz (317g)

the rocket separates into two sections for recovery – the Saturn V first and second stages return together under dual 24-inch parachutes

Wheels of Time 50153 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Union Pacific UP 58259 Roadname_Erie Western - EW 20 individually installed grabrailsWheels of Time 50153 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Union Pacific UP 58259 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