Walthers 932-4880 HO GTW (Yellow) Thrall 89' Tri-Lvl Auto Carrier #908059 EX

Here is a Walthers 932-4880 HO GTW (Yellow) Thrall 89' Tri-Lvl Auto Carrier #908059. Over half of all new autos make their first long trip by train, riding in enclosed tri-level auto rack cars. Since autos are smaller and shorter than trucks or vans, the third deck increases carrying capacity; usually 15 mid-size or 18 compact cars make up a full load. As some of the longest and tallest equipment in operation, tunnels, bridges or other obstructions can present routing problems that require detours. To avoid this, a modified tri-level design was introduced in the mid 1970s. The 89' flat car that carries the rack is a special low-level car, easily identified by the side-sill cut outs that provide left and right side clearance for the trucks. In place of the usual 33" wheels, these cars ride on smaller 28" wheels to further reduce overall height. In service with most major roads, they can be found in the staging areas of every auto assembly plant, as well as reloading with import cars for their return trip.

Fully assembled and ready for service, these HO Scale models come in a variety of colorful, modern schemes and are complete with working knuckle couplers. They're perfect for modeling bridge traffic moving across your layout.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The wheels show average run-time. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of the shell and chassis. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Not Applicable
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Walthers
Model Number: 932-4880
Road Name: Grand Trunk Western (GTW/CNAZ )

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Freight Cars


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6222812.

Trainz Product Id: 12628143