HO Live Poultry Transit Co. #1566 - Long with Turkeys (BAC15905)

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).