Uncataloged O Scale Premier R50B Express Reefer Cars Announced

November 27, 2024 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced an exclusive and uncataloged Premier O Scale R50B Express Reefer in unique Santa Fe "Black Bonnet" livery for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Patrick's Trains of Wheeling, West Virginia. The cars will be available in four unique car numbers, each in extremely limited quantities beginning in March 2025.

Item No. 20-94761 Santa Fe R50B Express Reefer
Car No. 4090
Early Order Price: $84.99 (plus freight)
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Item No. 20-94762 Santa Fe R50B Express Reefer
Car No. 4091
Early Order Price: $84.99 (plus freight)
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Item No. 20-94763 Santa Fe R50B Express Reefer
Car No. 4092
Early Order Price: $84.99 (plus freight)
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Item No. 20-94764 Santa Fe R50B Express Reefer
Car No. 4093
Early Order Price: $84.99 (plus freight)
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ABOUT THE PREMIER O SCALE R50B REEFER CAR OFFERINGS

The R50B Express Reefer wasn't just another railroad car; it was a revolution in refrigerated transport. Developed in the 1940s by the Railway Express Agency (REA), the R50B represented the pinnacle of pre-war innovation. These innovative cars featured a unique underbody ice bunker design that revolutionized the way perishables were transported across vast distances.

The R50B Express Reefer is a versatile addition to any model railroad layout depicting the mid-20th century. Whether you model passenger trains or fast freight lines, the R50B will add a touch of realism and historical significance to your layout. Bring this iconic piece of railroading history to your model layout with our meticulously detailed model, sporting all the classic features that made the prototype famous.

FEATURES

• Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Body
• Colorful, Attractive Paint Scheme
• Metal Wheels and Axles
• Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks
• Fast-Angle Wheel Sets
• Needle-Point Axles
• (2) Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
• O Scale Kadee-Compatible Coupler Mounting Pads
• Detailed Brake Wheel
• Separate Metal Handrails
• Opening Car Doors
• 1:48 Scale Dimensions
• Unit Measures: 14 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
• Operates On O-31 Curves

  Order directly from:

  Patrick's Trains
  142 29th Street
  Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
  (304) 232-0714
  www.patstrains.com
  patstrains@aol.com

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These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

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Check out each of these offerings HERE.

These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.