ExactRail HO Scale: Thrall 54' Coil Car - Conrail '1993 As Delivered'

The Thrall 54’ 'Coil Shield' Coil Car is a signature prototype like few others.

In 1992, Conrail purchased a unique “well” style coil gondola, and they assigned it the car class G52S. Through 1995, Conrail sought additional orders and ascribed G52T, G52U and G52V car classes. In total, Conrail purchased nearly 750 “coil shields.”

These coil cars are one of the most recognizable—and quite frankly, one of the coolest freight cars of the contemporary era.

ExactRail has meticulously recreated the Thrall 54’ “Coil Shield” Coil Car in HO Scale. With great attention, we have accurately captured the details of the prototype. From the complex, exposed brake appliances of the B-end platform, etched metal walks with appropriate tread pattern, and the intricate multi-piece framework of the coil hood, this car will impress.

Conrail '1993 As Delivered'

These CoilShields are from a batch that were delivered in late 1993 and were assigned as car class G52U. At first glance, these are a similar to our original run of the class G52S cars however there are many differences. The lettering is of a different style, a lack of a Thrall builders logo and a much heavier stroke weight on the Q on the following CONRAIL QUALITY.

Features:

• Factory installed Kadee #156 couplers
• Narrow-style draft box, featuring: shank wedges, striker casting and full nut and bolt detail
• ExactRail's exclusive ASF 100 ton 'Ride Control' trucks
• CNC-machined metal wheel sets with metal axles!
• Wire grab irons, brake rods, and coupler cut levers!
• Accurate painting and printing!
• Separately applied air hoses

The Basics:

• PRODUCT TYPE: Coil Car
• COUPLER TYPE: Kadee #156
• TRUCK TYPE:   ASF 100 ton 'Ride Control'
• WHEELS: 36"
• ERA: 2004 to Present
• MINIMUM RADIUS: 22"
• REGION: Eastern

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