G Scale CB&Q Friendship Train Boxcar

During 1947, citizens from the U.S. donated money and food and had them sent to Europe to assist after the war. This Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (Burlington Route) boxcar carries one of many colorful “Friendship Train” paint schemes.

PIKO painstakingly reproduced the real-life "Illinois" boxcar that traveled the upper Midwest gathering goods in support of our European friends. (This particular boxcar was painted and shipped to Europe as a part of the nationwide celebration.)

Features:

Replica box car with colorful decorations
Openable doors
Molded on ladder
Factory-applied brake wheel, door, roof walkway, and stirrup steps
Heavy duty, durable plastic wheels for long term use in all environments
Hook and loop type couplers
Crisp and clean lettering and logo designs
Created with incredibly tough weather-resistant materials
Minimum recommended radius: 600mm / 23.6”
Length: 362mm / 14.3”
Made in Germany

G Scale CB&Q Friendship Train Boxcar

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