ARRIVED: Kaslo Shops: HK-52 50' CP Mechanical Reefer 286000-286134

The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) utilized Hawker Siddeley 50'6" reefer cars as part of their freight car fleet. These specialized refrigerated boxcars were designed for transporting temperature-sensitive goods, particularly perishable items like meat and produce. Here's an overview of these cars:

The Hawker Siddeley 50'6" reefer cars were built exclusively for the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1965.  These mechanical refrigerator cars were equipped with several key features:

• Length: 50 feet 6 inches, providing ample space for cargo

• Meat Rails: Specially designed for transporting hung sides of meat

• Temperature Control: Mechanical refrigeration units to maintain consistent internal temperatures

Includes:

One Piece BodyUnderframe and DetailsWeightEtched DetailsEtched Roofwalk

This model represents the as-built prototype that includes the roofwalk.

Decals: Black Cat Publishing

Kaslo Shops Distributing kits come undecorated and require the modeller to supply trucks, couplers, paint and decals.

$48.50 CAD