This is a Lionel 27373 Milwaukee Road Mecahnical 3-car Reefer Set from 2008. Mechanical Refrigerator Cars By the 1960s, railroads aging ice reefers were being rapidly replaced by vast fleets of efficient Mechanical Refrigerator Cars. As manufacturers like Pacific Car & Foundry and Western Fruit Express developed more efficient ways to keep perishables fridge-fresh when transported by rail, these modern, diesel-powered cars became a common and colorful sight on Americas rails. Based on actual drawings from the mid-1960s, these cars are designed with brake equipment positioned low on the ends, short ladders, and no running board on the modern roof. Slide open the vented mechanical compartment door to inspect the diesel engine on the inside of the car.
Features include Die-cast metal sprung trucks and operating couplers, Hidden uncoupling tabs, Rotating bearing caps, Separately applied metal underframe details, Opening doors, Sliding compartment door reveals diesel engine, Cars are available in unique road numbers and are all individually boxed cars. They measure 14 1/4 inches long.
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-27373
Years Manufactured: 2008 – 2008
Road Name: Union Pacific Fruit Express (UPFE)
MSRP: $224.99
Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Freight Cars
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11440853.
Trainz Product Id: 11440853


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