N 40' Pfaudler Milk Car (ATH24029)

An N-scale 40-foot Pfaudler Milk Car recreates a classic bulk-milk carrier from the early to mid-20th century. In service, these cars carried milk in two 6,000-gallon glass-lined tanks with a brine cooling system to keep the product around 38 degrees Fahrenheit, and they rode on passenger-car trucks. Often finished in Pullman green, this model captures that era’s distinctive look and purpose, making it a natural centerpiece for dairy-hauler scenes or vintage railroading layouts.

On the layout, the model features screw-mounted trucks and machined metal wheels with RP25 contours for authentic operation and appearance. It is weighted for steady performance and uses body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for reliable, easy connections. The injection-molded body is highly detailed and finished with period-appropriate painting and printing to mirror the car’s decoration. With a minimum radius of 11 inches, it negotiates most N-scale curves smoothly, letting builders form convincing milk-shipments and dairy-era scenes.