HO – 53′ Wabash Plate Trailer – Bison Transport #50749 [ATH-72809]

Description

53′ Wabash Plate Trailer – Assembled – Ready to Run (RTR)
Athearn ATH72809
UPC: 797534728097

Bison Transport #50749
Walthers Part : N/A
HO scale,

MODEL FEATURES:
Separate etched metal hazmat placards (where applicable)
Separate painted etched-metal mudflaps
Painted roof, lights, conspicuity stripes, door closure rods, etc.
Eight rubber tires
Sand shoes applied with removable glue
Sliding tandem
Eight rubber tires
Fully assembled

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
In the mid 1990s, 53 foot trailers became an industry standard after the States and US Department of Transportation approved their use on all US and Interstate highways. The Wabash Duraplate trailer is commonly seen in service today, on the road and in piggyback service.