PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

Since the early days of intermodal transport the railroads and freight car builders have been looking for more efficient methods of transporting trailers and containers. One of the greatest innovations in intermodal transportation came in the late 1970s with the development of the double stack container car by ACF Industries and Southern Pacific Railroad. From that point onward the container was king and the railroads and car builders searched for more efficient methods of transporting containers. In a revolutionary step from the early stack car designs, Gunderson introducedtheir Maxi-Stack 5-unit articulated well car in 1988. Evolved from their previous 5-unit Twin-Stack design, the Maxi-Stack (also called Maxi-Stack I or Maxi-I) boasted a lower tare weight (accomplished in part by the elimination of the bulkheads of the Twin-Stack), greater capacity, and greater versatility in regard to container lengths and widths that could be carried.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Fine ladder detail
• Separately applied brake piping, trainline hoses, wire grab irons and etched walkways
• Delicate cross-bracing on the floor
• Weighted for optimal performance
• Body-mounted McHenry lower shelf operating scale knuckle couplers
• Minimum radius: 18”
• Prototypically correct 33” and 38” solid nickel silver wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

LEGENDARY LIVERIES

What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, protofreelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”

Order Due Date: July 25, 2025

Anticipated Delivery Date: January 2027

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