N Scale Kits - NS110 Clejan Intermodal Kit - Clejan Intermodal Spine F-50-17 - Various

Specific Item Information: One of the earliest intermodal spine cars, these cars were loaded circus style, using specially adapted trailers, that ran on rollers on the axlesalong the high central spines. Large numbers of the cars were used by the Southern Pacific on their new intermodal service that started in 1959. Other railroads using the system and similar spine cars were the Erie, the KCS and the NH. With this kit, N Scale Kits have released an autocarrier that was used to transport cars across the SP system

Model Information: These cars are cast in metal, and therefore have a very low center of gravity and sufficient weight to track very well even when not loaded. The kits comprise of the five spines to which all the fittings are glued. CA is recommended for assembly (see how-to-build page) Kits contain 88 castings. Simple hand tools are required for assembly

Road Name History: This set of items is comprised of more than one name. Please look at the component items for details on the specific roadnames and/or manufacturers.

Brand/Importer Information: N Scale Kits manufacture and sell the widely admired Alan Curtis model range [AC Models and Andersley Models]. Their focus is the intermodal and flatcar kits originally produced by Alan Curtis and AC Models. All cars are manufactured in lead free pewter.

N Scale Kits is located at Minster Chambers, Church Street, Southwell Nottinghamshire, England NG25 0HD.