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May 29, 2020

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Merchants Despatch 1941 Composite Refrigerator Car

Road No. 20682

Pacific Limited

$350.00
 

Merchants Despatch 1941 Composite Refrigerator Car - Road No. 20682

Model Overview
Mike Hill Collection - Pacific Limited Brass Import - Catalog No. PL-250 - F.M. Models Korea - Professional Custom Paint - New Condition
Model Photographs
Available Upon Request
Prototype History
M.D.T. Was a Subsidiary of the New York Central and Provided Refrigerator Cars to the New York Central System From the 1800 to the Mid-1960’s - The M.D.T. Composite Reefers Were Built by the M.D.T. Despatch Shops in 1941 - They Represented the Final Composite Design Prior to the Construction of All-Steel Cars. - Operated Throughout the Steam Era and Into the Diesel Era
Prototype Design
Wood Sheathed Sides - Panel Steel Roof - Wood Roofwalk - 4 Over 4 Dreadnaught Ends Westinghouse AB Brake System - Ajax Brake Housing
Model Condition
New - No Run Time - Original Box - Original Foam - Original Packaging - Box Condition: B9 (Like New)
Model Description
Postwar Detailing - Opening Ice Bunker Hatches - Complete Underframe and Brake System Detail - Air Hoses
Model Finish
Custom Painted - White Sides - Red and Blue Stripes Along Side Sill - Freight Car Red Roof and Ends - Black Hardware - Black Underframe, Trucks, and Hardware - Black Lettering - Larger New York Central System Black Oval Herald - Road No. 20682
Model Trucks & Couplers
Pacific Limited Bettendorf Sprung Trucks - Metal Wheelsets - Kadee Couplers
Model Summary
A Colorful Refrigerator Car Operated in Both the Steam and Diesel Eras on the New York Central System

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New York Central USRA Steel Container Gondola

R.Parri

$575.00

New York Central USRA Steel Container Gondola

Model Overview
Mike Hill Collection - R. Parri Custom Built O Scale Brass Model - USA - Unpainted - New Condition
Model Photographs
Available Upon Request
Prototype History
New York Central USRA Steel Container Gondola - Based on USRA 46 Ft. 70 Ton Steel Gondolas Built By the Pressed Steel Car Company for the NYC - With Six 2000 Lb. Dry Bulk Containers - Operated In the Steam and Diesel Eras
Prototype Design
Drop Sill Underframe - Side Cutouts - Container Bracing - Drop Sill Underframe - Dreadnaught Ends - Cylindrical Containers - Westinghouse AB Brake System - Vertical Brake Staff
Model Condition
New - No Run Time - Replacement Box - Replacement Packaging - Box Condition: B6 (Replacement)
Model Description
Prototypical Modifications for LCL Dry Bulk Container Service - Side Cutouts - Complete Underframe and Brake System Detail - Six Removable Cylindrical LCL Dry Bulk Containers - Hand Punched Rivet Detail
Model Finish
Unpainted - Minor Tarnish
Model Trucks & Couplers
Less Trucks and Couplers
Model Summary
An Impressive Model of a Unique Car - Accurate detailing and Attractive Finish - Quality Construction

New York Central USRA Steel Container Gondola

Road No. 501214

RY Models

$550.00

New York Central USRA Steel Container Gondola - Road No. 501214

Model Overview
Mike Hill Collection - RY Models O Scale Brass Import - Catalog No. 230548 - The Brass Works China - Factory Painted - Like New Condition
Model Photographs
Available Upon Request
Prototype History
New York Central USRA Steel Container Gondola - Based on USRA 46 Ft. 70 Ton Steel Gondolas Built By the Pressed Steel Car Company for the NYC - With Six 2000 Lb. Dry Bulk Containers - Operated In the Steam and Diesel Eras
Prototype Design
Drop Sill Underframe - Side Cutouts - Container Bracing - Drop Sill Underframe - Dreadnaught Ends - Cylindrical Containers - Westinghouse AB Brake System - Vertical Brake Staff
Model Condition
Like New - Minimal Run Time - Original Box - Original Foam - Original Packaging - Box Condition: B9 (like New)
Model Description
Prototypical Modifications for LCL Dry Bulk Container Service - Side Cutouts - Complete Underframe and Brake System Detail - Six Removable Cylindrical LCL Dry Bulk Containers
Model Finish
Factory Painted - Black Gondola Body, Underframe and Trucks - Freight Car Red LCL Containers - Gondola: White Clarendon Lettering - Oval New York Central System Herald - Road No. 501214 - Containers: White Lettering - Small New York Central System Black and White Heralds
Model Trucks & Couplers
RYM USRA 50 Ton Andrews Sprung Trucks w/Brake Rigging Detail - Metal Wheelsets w/Ribbed Backs - Kadee Couplers
Model Summary
An Impressive Model of a Unique Car - Accurate detailing and Attractive Finish

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Chicago & North Western MCBA Class II 10,000 Gallon High Walkway Single Dome Tank Car

Road No. 6009

RY Models

$345.00

Chicago & North Western MCBA Class II 10,000 Gallon High Walkway Single Dome Tank Car - Road No. 6009

Model Overview
Mike Hill Collection - RY Models Brass Import - Catalog No. 2805117 - The Brass Works China - Factory Painted - Like New Condition
Model Photographs
Available Upon Request
Prototype History
Chicago & North Western MCBA Class II 10,000 Gallon High Walkway Single Dome Tank Car - Representative of the American Car and Foundry Type 7 Cars Built Between 1907 and 1912 - Cars Operated Through the Early Diesel Era
Prototype Design
Single Dome 10,000 Gallon Tank Car - Steel Underframe - High Wood Walkways - Westinghouse K Brake System - Vertical Brake Staff
Model Condition
Like New - Minimal Run Time - Original Box - Original Foam - Original Packaging - Extra Parts Bag - Box Condition: B9 (Like New)
Model Description
Complete Underframe and Brake System Detail - Westinghouse K Brake System - Vertical Brake Staff - Air Hoses
Model Finish
Factory Painted - Black Tank - Black Dome, Walkways, and Handrails - Black Underframe and Trucks - White Roman Lettering - White Chicago & North Western Herald - Road No. 6009
Model Trucks & Couplers
RYM Arch Bar Sprung Trucks w/Brake Rigging Detail - Metal Wheelsets w/Ribbed Backs - Kadee Couplers
Model Summary
An Excellent Model - Crisp Presentation - A Classic Prototype Paint Scheme

Chicago Burlington & Quincy MCBA Class II 10,000 Gallon High Walkway Single Dome Tank Car

Road No. 230098

RY Models

$345.00

Chicago Burlington & Quincy MCBA Class II 10,000 Gallon High Walkway Single Dome Tank Car - Road No. 230098

Model Overview
Mike Hill Collection - RY Models Brass Import - Catalog No. 2805117 - The Brass Works China - Factory Painted - Like New Condition
Model Photographs
Available Upon Request
Prototype History
Chicago Burlington & Quincy MCBA Class II 10,000 Gallon High Walkway Single Dome Tank Car - Representative of the American Car and Foundry Type 7 Cars Built Between 1907 and 1912 - Cars Operated Through the Early Diesel Era
Prototype Design
Single Dome 10,000 Gallon Tank Car - Steel Underframe - High Wood Walkways - Westinghouse K Brake System - Vertical Brake Staff
Model Condition
Like New - Minimal Run Time - Original Box - Original Foam - Original Packaging - Extra Parts Bag - Box Condition: B9 (Like New)
Model Description
Complete Underframe and Brake System Detail - Westinghouse K Brake System - Vertical Brake Staff - Air Hoses
Model Finish
Factory Painted - Black Tank - Black Dome, Walkways, and Handrails - Black Underframe and Trucks - White Roman Lettering - White Rectangular Burlington Route Herald - Road No. 230098
Model Trucks & Couplers
RYM Arch Bar Sprung Trucks w/Brake Rigging Detail - Metal Wheelsets w/Ribbed Backs - Kadee Couplers
Model Summary
An Excellent Model - Crisp Presentation - A Classic Prototype Paint Scheme

Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation 20,000 Gallon Triple Dome Tank Car

Road No. 1027

Lobaugh

$325.00

Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation 20,000 Gallon Triple Dome Tank Car - Road No. 1027

Model Overview
Mike Hill Collection - Custom Built and Finished Lobaugh Brass Kit - USA - Custom Painted - Excellent Condition
Model Photographs
Available Upon Request
Prototype History
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation 20,000 Gallon Triple Dome Tank Car - Built in 1926 by the standard Tank Car Company Tank Car Designed for Hot Coal Tar Transport
Prototype Design
Unique Design - Triple Dome 20,000 Gallon Tank Car - Steel Underframe - High Walkways - Vertical Brake Staffs
Model Condition
Excellent - Some Run Time - Replacement Box - Replacement Packaging - Box Condition: B6 (Replacement)
Model Description
Complete Underframe and Brake System Detail
Model Finish
Custom Painted - Aluminum - Black Trucks - Black Gothic Lettering - Black J&L Rectangular Heralds - Road No. 1027
Model Trucks & Couplers
KTM Bettendorf Sprung Trucks - Metal Wheelsets w/Ribbed Backs - Scale Non-Working Couplers
Model Summary
A Classic O Scale Kit - Nicely Built

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