HK-54 50' CPR Double Door Autoparts Car 42902-42903, 42927
The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) utilized Hawker Siddeley 50'6" cars as part of their autoparts freight car fleet. These specialized freight cars were used for transporting automotive components and were designed with double doors to facilitate easier loading and unloading of auto parts Here's an overview of these cars:
The Hawker Siddeley 50'6" Autoparts cars were built exclusively for Canadian Pacific Railway in 1965. These cars cars were equipped with several key features:
- Length: 50 feet 6 inches, providing ample space for cargo
- Underframe: Specially designed for transporting automobile components
- Access: Double doors provided increased access to car interior
Includes:
One Piece Body
Underframe and Details
Weight
8' Youngstown Double Door
Etched Details
Etched Roofwalk
This model represents the as-built prototype that includes the roofwalk.
Decals: Black Cat Decals 80475
Kaslo Shops Distributing kits come undecorated and require the modeler to supply trucks, couplers, paint and decals.