Walthers 920-902 HO Scale PRR Merchandise Service Freight Train Set #3 Era_1993 + 650 of these cars in

650 of these cars in 1930 and 1931

Athearn Genesis G67922 HO Scale Tank Train A/B Set Original Logo GATX 48663 / 48674

5" (166mm)

the Interstate Commerce Commission outlawed the flamboyant paint schemes because the cars often hauled shipments from other companies - whose freight bills thus unfairly paid to advertise the lessee's products

Walthers 920-902 HO Scale PRR Merchandise Service Freight Train Set #3 Era_1993 + 650 of these cars inWalthers 920 902 HO Scale PRR Merchandise Service Freight Train Set #3 While the Pennsylvania handled a formidable volume of less carload lot (LCL) freight traffic, increasing competetion from trucking companies and arch rival new York Central led to the introduction of dedicated Merchandise Service in the late 1940s. Running on expedited schedules, trains could cover the 900 miles between New York and Chicago in 32 hours. Newly Tooled X29b Boxcar!