Looking for a modern car, found throughout freight trains, in the colors of a true Canadian carrier? The Rapido Trains NSC 73' Centerbeam Flatcar in Ontario Northland's blue 1997 scheme (ONT reporting mark) is exactly that kind of car. Designed to carry finished lumber and building products — one of the most common yet overlooked loads on the North American network — this type of car is so widespread that the average general-merchandise freight often includes four or more. The Ontario Northland livery will resonate especially with your Canadian customers.
What sets this model apart is the prototype fidelity Rapido is known for. Over 20,000 of these cars were built by National Steel Car (the "NSC" in the name) between 1987 and the mid-2000s, with variations along the way — owned by large Class I railroads, leasing companies, and shortlines alike. To capture that variety, the model offers multiple side sill variations (with different winch and ratchet configurations), top truss, and underbody variations. Factory-installed rubber air hoses, metal grab irons, and metal wheelsets round out a realistic, ready-to-run car, perfect for adding variety to your modern-era freight trains (1990s to today).
Features
- NSC 73' centerbeam flatcar
- Ontario Northland livery, blue (1997 scheme), ONT reporting mark
- Designed to carry lumber and building products
- Side sill variations with different winch and ratchet configurations
- Top truss (early Z pattern or standard closed) and underbody variations
- Factory-installed rubber air hoses
- Metal grab irons
- Metal wheelsets
- Knuckle couplers
- Crisp decoration with multiple road numbers
- Ready to run
- Ideal for modern-era consists (1990s to today)
- HO Scale
- Rayon de courbe minimal recommandé : 22 po
- Made by Rapido Trains
Looking for a modern car, found throughout freight trains, in the colors of a true Canadian carrier? The Rapido Trains NSC 73' Centerbeam Flatcar in Ontario Northland's blue 1997 scheme (ONT reporting mark) is exactly that kind of car. Designed to carry finished lumber and building products — one of the most common yet overlooked loads on the North American network — this type of car is so widespread that the average general-merchandise freight often includes four or more. The Ontario Northland livery will resonate especially with your Canadian customers.
What sets this model apart is the prototype fidelity Rapido is known for. Over 20,000 of these cars were built by National Steel Car (the "NSC" in the name) between 1987 and the mid-2000s, with variations along the way — owned by large Class I railroads, leasing companies, and shortlines alike. To capture that variety, the model offers multiple side sill variations (with different winch and ratchet configurations), top truss, and underbody variations. Factory-installed rubber air hoses, metal grab irons, and metal wheelsets round out a realistic, ready-to-run car, perfect for adding variety to your modern-era freight trains (1990s to today).
Features
- NSC 73' centerbeam flatcar
- Ontario Northland livery, blue (1997 scheme), ONT reporting mark
- Designed to carry lumber and building products
- Side sill variations with different winch and ratchet configurations
- Top truss (early Z pattern or standard closed) and underbody variations
- Factory-installed rubber air hoses
- Metal grab irons
- Metal wheelsets
- Knuckle couplers
- Crisp decoration with multiple road numbers
- Ready to run
- Ideal for modern-era consists (1990s to today)
- HO Scale
- Rayon de courbe minimal recommandé : 22 po
- Made by Rapido Trains