HO Marine Industries Piggyback Flatcar CPR #2 (RPI151004A)

The HO Marine Industries Piggyback Flatcar CPR #2 is a model that pays homage to the evolution of rail freight transportation in Canada. Originating during the era when Canada’s major railroads began to adopt piggyback services in the 1950s, this flatcar model replicates the design adopted to transport 26-foot to 45-foot trailers, crucial for accommodating the growing demand in intermodal freight transport.

Canadian Pacific commissioned a comprehensive batch of 305 cars in 1972, which were crucial in transforming freight logistics. The model captures the features of these flatcars, including details from original blueprints and artworks sourced from early design drawings. Constructed with a heavy die-cast center sill and a photo-etched deck surface, it offers durability and realistic aesthetics. Additionally, it is equipped with two types of hitches, metal wheels on Barber S-2 trucks, and semi-scale metal knuckle couplers, making this model a must-have for railroad enthusiasts and collectors alike.