ATHEARN - HO RTR 40' Fruehauf Trailer, PC/PCTZ #297396 - (16133)

40 FRUEHAUF Z-VAN TRAILER MODEL FEATURES:


• Separately applied mud flaps

• Rubber tires

• 2 or 4 door rods per prototype

• Wheeled or shoe-style landing gear per prototype

• Fully-assembled and ready to use out of the box

• Highly-detailed, injection-molded body


PROTOTYPE HISTORY:


• In the 1970s and 1980s, Fruehauf Corporation was one of the more prolific builders of semi-trailers that were designed specifically for intermodal service. Trailer equipment that was designed to be carried on flatcars as part of rail operations usually carried the letter Z as the last letter of the reporting mark; hence Fruehauf s designation of Z-Van . Such equipment was built to higher durability standards than normal trailers, as it had to withstand the rigors of both road and rail travel.

• The Z-van was originally available in a 40 length; 45 was offered later. Many of the 40 trailers were subsequently extended to 45 . Refrigeration equipment was available, as well as different landing gear and door rod configurations. Construction began with the ribbed-side versions, then proceeded to beaded-side construction, with the smooth side version representing the most modern construction method.

• With three distinct body styles, the Athearn model makes a realistic addition to road or rail scenes from the 1970s to the 2000s.


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