Kato 106-6116 N Scale Gunderson MAXI-IV Double Stack TTX 732000 w/Containers

Prototype Information —Intermodal container service is one of the most popular types of freight service on rails today. The Maxi-IV car is the mainstay of the U.S. domestic double-stack car fleet. Providing an optimum balance between tare weight and capacity, the Gunderson MAXI-IV is a 3-unit articulated double-stack car that can handle containers from 20-foot to 53-foot long in the well and containers 40-foot to 57-foot in the top, or double-stacked, position. As of a result of its versatility and sturdy construction, the MAXI-IV is now the mainstay of the U.S. domestic double-stack fleet. The popularity of this car on North American rails is underscored by its popularity with model railroaders today! TTX leasing (originally known as the Train Trailer Company) is owned by many major railroads and hires out its cars for use all across North America. TTX has over 210,000 rail cars in its roster, 92-94% of which cars are in service on any given day, making this MAXI-IV unit a common sight on any railroad.

Model Features — * The powerful appearance of this articulated car will be achieved using a metal injection-molded frame, enhanced by the extensive detail of piping and running board. * Like the prototype, the model will feature two different sized wheels! The two end trucks will have 33” scale wheels while the two middle trucks will have 38” scale wheels. (This is done on the prototype for weight bearing reasons, with the greater weight of the load being borne by the wheels of the mid-car trucks than by the wheels of the trucks on each end.) * This car will provide stable operation with or without container loads due to Kato’s new innovative heavier material steel compound plastic used for the construction of the well car. * Each container has a magnet and a metal plate to hold it securely to the well car bottom or to the top of the lower Kato container. * Shock absorber construction will provide smooth and stable operation, with or without the container loads. The KATO Kinematic trucks will maintain the prototypical appearance on straight track while delivering smooth operation on curved track. * KATO magnetic knuckle couplers will allow automatic coupling and uncoupling action. * Each set will include six removable and individually numbered 53-foot containers with the EMP logo. * Our packaging will be designed for the separated storage of the articulated unit, providing ease and security when not in use.