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HO Live Poultry Transit Co. #1566 - Long with Turkeys (BAC15905)
HO Live Poultry Transit Co. #1566 - Long with Turkeys (BAC15905)
HO Scale Poultry Transit Car, Long Version with Turkeys. This fully assembled HO-scale model recreates the classic henhouses-on-wheels used to transport poultry on model rail layouts.
Designed for HO scale 1:87 layouts, this Silver Series car features highly detailed painted bodies with poultry silhouettes and an attendant service door, plus wire-mesh sides with multiple levels of coops and feed and water troughs. It rides on blackened machined metal wheels with RP-25 contours, magnetically operated E-Z Mate couplers, non-magnetic brass axles with needle-point bearings, Celcon trucks, and added weight for smooth tracking. An attendant is modeled in the central compartment to feed and water the birds, adding a realistic touch to poultry transport scenes.
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Overview
The HO Live Poultry Transit Co. #1566 is an intricately designed model that represents the unique live poultry cars used from the late 1800s to the 1960s. These specialized "Henhouses on Wheels" were essential for the safe transportation of various live fowls such as chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
This model features wire mesh sides and multiple levels of individual coups, each equipped with feed and water troughs to ensure the animals’ well-being during transit. An attendant's compartment is included to reflect the operational practices of the time.
Each car comes fully assembled, showcasing highly detailed painted bodies with precision graphics and poultry silhouettes. It features an attendant service door, blackened machined metal wheels with RP 25 contours, and magnetically operated E-Z Mate couplers. The non-magnetic blackened brass axles with needle-point bearings, Celcon trucks, and added weight enhance tracking performance, making it a great addition to any HO scale layout (1:87 scale).
Features
- Silver Series Rolling Stock – Fully Assembled
- Highly Detailed Painted Bodies with Precision Graphics, Poultry Silhouettes, Attendants Service Door
- Blackened Machined Metal Wheels with RP 25 Contours
- Magnetically Operated E-Z Mate Couplers
- Non-magnetic Blackened Brass Axles with Needle-point Bearings
- Celcon Trucks
- Added Weight for Optimum Tracking Performance
- HO Scale 1:87
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- Product Name: HO Live Poultry Transit Co. #1566 - Long with Turkeys (BAC15905)
- Model Type: Live Poultry Car
- Historical Use: Transportation of live poultry from the late 1800s to the 1960s
- Scale: HO Scale 1:87
- Body Detail: Highly Detailed Painted Bodies with Precision Graphics
- Graphics: Poultry Silhouettes, Attendant Service Door
- Wheels: Blackened Machined Metal Wheels with RP 25 Contours
- Couplers: Magnetically Operated E-Z Mate Couplers
- Axles: Non-magnetic Blackened Brass Axles with Needle-point Bearings
- Trucks: Celcon Trucks
- Weight: Added Weight for Optimum Tracking Performance
- Assembly: Fully Assembled
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