N ATH 40' Pfaudler Wood Milk Car, CV #540 (ATH-2465)

The N ATH 40' Pfaudler Wood Milk Car, CV #540, is a historically significant model that reflects the evolution of freight transportation in the early to mid-20th century. In the 1920s, the Pfaudler Company and the General American Car Company developed these wood-sheathed, insulated milk cars, designed specifically to transport bulk milk. Each car features two 6,000-gallon glass-lined tanks along with a brine cooling system that maintained the milk temperature at a consistent 38 degrees Fahrenheit. This attention to temperature control made the Pfaudler cars essential in the dairy industry, and they were utilized well into the 1950s.

The model captures the nostalgic essence of these unique freight cars that were often painted Pullman green, harmonizing with the passenger cars of that era. The N ATH 40' Pfaudler Wood Milk Car is not only a beautiful representation of railway history but also includes modern features that enhance its functionality on model railroads.