June 11, 2024 - M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing the 2024 RailKing O Gauge Operating Aquarium Car in SIX different schemes this Fall. The cars will be available in extremely limited quantities and are expected to begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in November 2024.
PROTOTYPE HISTORY
The R50B Express Reefer wasn't just another railroad car; it was a revolution in refrigerated transport. Developed in the 1940s by the Railway Express Agency (REA), the R50B represented the pinnacle of pre-war innovation. These innovative cars featured a unique underbody ice bunker design that revolutionized the way perishables were transported across vast distances.
The R50B Express Reefer is a versatile addition to any model railroad layout depicting the mid-20th century. Whether you model passenger trains or fast freight lines, the R50B will add a touch of realism and historical significance to your layout. Bring this iconic piece of railroading history to your model layout with our meticulously detailed model, sporting all the classic features that made the prototype famous.
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