{"product_id":"athearn-genesis-ho-gen-f89-f-flat-car-wttx-twin-45","title":"Athearn Genesis HO GEN F89-F Flat Car WTTX Twin 45","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHO Scale Flat Car, WTTX \"Twin 45\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis HO scale flat car is a fitting companion to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/collections\/model-train-locomotives\"\u003emodel train locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e in our collection. It recreates the Trailer Train (now TTX Company) F89-F flatcar, a design introduced in the early 1960s that remained a fixture of North American railroading for decades. The car arrives fully assembled and decorated, ready for your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt at Bethlehem Steel's Johnstown, Pennsylvania plant, more than 9,000 of these 89-foot, 8-inch (over strikers) cars were produced throughout the 1960s. Their C-channel side sills set them apart from other long flatcars of their era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, these cars were adapted for trailer-on-flatcar service, autoracks, structural steel, and more. Many were later reassigned to new roles, including vehicle loading and pipe service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was developed from field measurements and builder diagrams to capture many prototype details and variations, so it suits modelers working in a range of eras. The WTTX \"Twin 45\" configuration is modeled accurately, with its hitches set to match the prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast underframe for added weight and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised and lowered hitches included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed, injection-molded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70-ton roller bearing trucks with animated, rotating bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined metal wheels with RP25 contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels operate on Code 55, 70, 75, 80, 83, and 100 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire-formed brake plumbing and separately applied brake ratchet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for layouts set from the 1960s to the present day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in dedicated intermodal trains or mixed freight consists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 22 inches; recommended radius: 24 inches or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/collections\/ride-on-cars\"\u003eShop all Magic Cars® ride on cars →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MagicCars","offers":[{"title":"Yes, Free Custom License Plate","offer_id":53032478671079,"sku":"25-700485","price":52.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Thanks, Not Needed","offer_id":53032478703847,"sku":"25-700486","price":52.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2245\/9711\/files\/magic-cars-athearn-genesis-ho-gen-f89-f-flat-car-wttx-twin-45-1.jpg?v=1794326923","url":"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/products\/athearn-genesis-ho-gen-f89-f-flat-car-wttx-twin-45","provider":"MagicCars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}