Wheels of Time 50135 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Conrail CR 715519 Roadname_Louisiana Midland Era_1977 + Red Anodized aluminum differential cover

Red Anodized aluminum differential cover

slightly faded body

This advanced radio system is designed to deliver unmatched performance

but the 1978 order was the biggest

Wheels of Time 50135 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Conrail CR 715519 Roadname_Louisiana Midland Era_1977 + Red Anodized aluminum differential coverWheels of Time 50135 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Conrail CR 715519 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 frame.