Wheels of Time 50138 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Southern Pacific SP 507713 E-Maxx Rapido 038022 HO Scale EMD

Rapido 038022 HO Scale EMD GP38 Diesel Penn Central PC 7841

Located at Itasca State Park in Park Rapids

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Extruded-aluminum center driveshaft

Wheels of Time 50138 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Southern Pacific SP 507713 E-Maxx Rapido 038022 HO Scale EMDWheels of Time 50138 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Southern Pacific SP 507713 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