ScaleTrains HO Scale: Rivet Counter - BSC F68DH Flatcar - TTX - 'TTJX As Delivered'
Introduced in 1969, the Bethlehem Steel Co. (BSC) F68-series of 100-ton, 68’ foot long (over end sills) flats represented a new generation of high-capacity flatcars. The F68CH version was a general purpose flatcar while the F68DH was designed for heavy-duty loads.
Road Number Specific Features:
- TTJX series 80720-80740 (TTX class F68DH) - Era: 1971+
- TTJX series 81179-81184 (TTX class F68DH) - Era: 1973+
- Optional modeler-applied ACI plates included
- First time in HO scale
- Multiple road numbers
- Modeler-applied laser-cut wood deck
- Recessed deck tie-down details
- Two recessed tie-down channels running lengthwise down the center of the car deck
- Flush-mounted tie-down channel mounted to outer side sill on each side of car
- Early H-shaped jacking pads
- Vertical handbrake staff with brakewheel
- Finely detailed brake linkage, triple valve, cylinder, and actuator
- Factory-applied trainline pipe
- Durable die-cast metal semi-scale long-shank Type E couplers
- 100-ton trucks with hydraulic snubber and bracket details, rotating bearing caps, and truck-mounted brake beams
- 36” machined metal wheels
- Minimum radius: 18”
- Recommended radius: 22”
All Rivet Counter Freight Cars Feature:
- Fully-assembled
- Factory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses
- Intricate brake plumbing
- Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
- Accurately profiled .110″ wide wheel tread
- Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
- Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
- Packaging safely stores model
- Color matched to existing Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possible
