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Walthers 933-1693 HO Scale Flexi-Van 40' Trailer Only, Kit, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie (NYC & Flexi-Van Logos)
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Walthers 933-1687 HO Scale Flexi-Van 40' Trailer Only, Kit, Southern
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As trailer-on-flat-car (TOFC) service evolved in the late 50s, many roads began trying to cut costs, opening the door to new ideas. Among these was the Flexi Van system, first tested by the New York Central in 1957. Designed to speed loading and unloading, the system used special cars fitted with turntables and 36' trailers with removable wheel assemblies (bogie). As 40' was rapidly becoming the standard length for highway trailers, later cars carried a 36 and a 40' unit; cars built from 1961 to 1968 carried two 40' units. Although intended for most types of freight, the system eventually proved quite popular for handling mail and the cars (which can be modeled with Walthers #932-3920 series Flexi-Van Flat Cars, sold separately) were also run in passenger service. While it was successful, there were limits. Specially equipped tractors were needed for loading, and the removable bogies had to be kept ready anywhere units were off-loaded. The rapid rise of containers and the acceptance of industry-wide methods for moving trailers on flat cars soon pushed Flexi Van cars into the pages of history, but existing trailers were simply used as standard TOFC equipment with the bogies locked in place.
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Walthers 933-1694 HO Scale Flexi-Van 40' Trailer Only, Kit, Penn Central (Jade Green PC & US Mail Logos)
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As trailer-on-flat-car (TOFC) service evolved in the late 50s, many roads began trying to cut costs, opening the door to new ideas. Among these was the Flexi Van system, first tested by the New York Central in 1957. Designed to speed loading and unloading, the system used special cars fitted with turntables and 36' trailers with removable wheel assemblies (bogie). As 40' was rapidly becoming the standard length for highway trailers, later cars carried a 36 and a 40' unit; cars built from 1961 to 1968 carried two 40' units. Although intended for most types of freight, the system eventually proved quite popular for handling mail and the cars (which can be modeled with Walthers #932-3920 series Flexi-Van Flat Cars, sold separately) were also run in passenger service. While it was successful, there were limits. Specially equipped tractors were needed for loading, and the removable bogies had to be kept ready anywhere units were off-loaded. The rapid rise of containers and the acceptance of industry-wide methods for moving trailers on flat cars soon pushed Flexi Van cars into the pages of history, but existing trailers were simply used as standard TOFC equipment with the bogies locked in place.
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Walthers 933-1901 48' Stoughton Semi-Trailer, Xtra - Model Train Kit
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Walthers 933-1856 40' Reefer Container - Assembled, APL
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Walthers 933-2153 1970s-Era 40' Smooth-Side Container, YS Line
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Walthers 933-2157 1970s-Era 40' Smooth-Side Container
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Walthers 933-2154 1970s-Era 40' Smooth-Side Container, United States Lines
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Walthers 933-2156 1970s-Era 40' Smooth-Side Container Sealand
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Walthers 933-2152 1970s-Era 40' Smooth-Side Container , OOCL
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Walthers 933-1820 48' Stoughton Ribside Exterior Post Container, Assembled, APL
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Athearn 28977 HO Scale RTR 53' Container w/Chassis, CSX #2
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Athearn 28978 HO Scale RTR 53' Container w/Chassis, UMAX/UP #1
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Athearn 28982 HO Scale RTR 53' Monon Container, Hunt/Split Door (3 Pack)
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Athearn 28983 HO Scale RTR 53' Monon Container, Hunt/Yellow Door (3 Pack)
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Athearn 28985 HO Scale RTR 53' Jindo Container, Pacer (3 Pack)
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Walthers 933-1815 48' High Cube Smooth Side Container, JB Hunt
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Athearn 27927 HO Scale RTR 20' & 40' Containers, Safmarine
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Athearn 28973 HO Scale RTR 53' Jindo Container, CN Worldwide (3 Pack)
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Each container is individually numbered
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Walthers 933-1819 48' High Cube Rib Side Container, JB Hunt
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