Wheels of Time 50132 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Conrail CR 715355 Model Paint Atlas Master 20007215 HO Scale

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Wheels of Time 50132 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Conrail CR 715355 Model Paint Atlas Master 20007215 HO ScaleWheels of Time 50132 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Conrail CR 715355 These 53' 6" flatcars were constructed with a welded fish belly steel frame in contrast to the cast steel GSI frame. The fish belly frame provided an optimal distribution of tension and compression forces from the center of the car to the bolsters. Think of it as a bridge. In addition, fabricating a welded frame was far less labor intensive than an equivalent riveted frame.