MRH Product Showcase - 1
This
HO scale
model of SP 506299 represents the 1956 version
of Southern Pacific’s unique 53’ 6” F-70-7 bulkhead flat car with
the 6’ 5” tall bulkhead. SP modified the prototype in Los Angeles
from 1948-built AC&F riveted F-70-7 flat cars. SP used these cars
primarily for wallboard, or “plasterboard,” service as well as lum-
ber and equipment duty. This run of plastic cars has twelve road
numbers. For prototype information, see:
To order these limited-run
cars,
. Price $54.95.
Espee Models: F-70-7 1956 Bulkhead Flat
Available in HO
Similar to the 1956 model, this
HO scale
model of SP 506478
represents the 1962 version of Southern Pacific’s F-70-7 bulk-
head flat car, measuring 53’ 6” long with an 8’ 6” tall bulkhead.
SP also used these cars mainly for wallboard, or “plasterboard,”
service, hauling lumber or equipment. These cars were retired
by the mid 1980s. This run of these plastic cars has twelve road
numbers. For more prototype information, see:
To order these limited-run
cars,
. Price $54.95.
Espee Models: F-70-7 1962 Bulkhead Flat
Available in HO
MRH-Oct 2013
