Gary Walton, known for his very realistic prototype modeling of vehicle and intermodal models, sent us a few shots of his latest project. The base kit is Walther's 48' Stoughton van, rear door from Walther's 45' van, A-Line floor, A-Line wheels, Lonestar Models tires, Microscale Decals. Base kit for the reefer is a heavily modified A-Line old style Carrier. How-to article appeared in Model Railroading Magazine, July 2002.

Prototype information: Transamerica Distribution Services, Great Dane built ThermaCube sandwich-wall van with a Carrier Thunderbird refrigeration unit. Purpose built in 1990 for rail use. Only six were built as test units before TDS was sold to Mark VII. As of 2002, only 4 remain in service.

Posted August 24, 2002