HK-53 50' CN Mechanical Reefer 233000-233049

HK-53 50' CN Mechanical Reefer 233000-233049 The Canadian NationalRailway (CNR) utilized Hawker Siddeley 50'6" reefer cars as part of their freight car fleet. These specialized refrigerated boxcars were designed for transporting temperature-sensitive goods, particularly perishable items like meat and produce. Here's an overview of these cars: The Hawker Siddeley 50'6" reefer cars were built exclusively for Canadian National Railway in 1966.  These mechanical refrigerator cars were equipped with several key features: Length: 50 feet 6 inches, providing ample space for cargo Meat Rails: Specially designed for transporting hung sides of meat Temperature Control: Mechanical refrigeration units to maintain consistent internal temperatures Includes: One Piece BodyUnderframe and DetailsWeightEtched DetailsEtched Roofwalk This model represents the as-built prototype that includes the roofwalk. Decals: Kaslo Shops Distributing kits come undecorated and require the modeler to supply trucks, couplers, paint and decals. Paint: TLT CN/VIA Blue