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HK-52 50' CP Mechanical Reefer 286000-286134

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HK-52 50' CP Mechanical Reefer 286000-286134

$43.00

HK-52 50' CP Mechanical Reefer 286000-286134

The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) utilized Hawker Siddeley 50'6" reefer cars as part of their freight car fleet. These specialized refrigerated boxcars were designed for transporting temperature-sensitive goods, particularly perishable items like meat and produce. Here's an overview of these cars:

The Hawker Siddeley 50'6" reefer cars were built exclusively for the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1965.  These mechanical refrigerator cars were equipped with several key features:

  • Length: 50 feet 6 inches, providing ample space for cargo
  • Meat Rails: Specially designed for transporting hung sides of meat
  • Temperature Control: Mechanical refrigeration units to maintain consistent internal temperatures

Includes:

One Piece Body
Underframe and Details
Weight
Etched Details
Etched Roofwalk

This model represents the as-built prototype that includes the roofwalk.

Decals: Black Cat Publishing

Kaslo Shops Distributing kits come undecorated and require the modeler to supply trucks, couplers, paint and decals.


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