Introduced in 1969, the Bethlehem Steel Co. (BSC) F68-series of 100-ton, 68’ foot long (over end sills) flats represented a new generation of high-capacity flat cars. Extremely versatile, the basic design could be equipped from the factory with a variety of appliances to handle different loadings. Our model is accurately rendered from builder drawings and photos and features road number specific details.
Road Number Specific ScaleTrains
New road numbers
Era: 1969 to mid late 1970’s
TTPX Series 80001 to 800369; built 1969
Road numbers 80009, 80036 and 80057
Stencil: return to Seaboard Coast Line when empty
Road numbers 80269
Stencil: return to Illinois Central when empty
Fully-assembled
Multiple road numbers
Unique stenciling, logos, and paint schemes
As-built bulkheads (62’ inside length)
Now with factory-applied laser-cut wood deck
Transverse deck risers
Recessed deck tie-down details
Photo-etched stainless steel see-through end crossover platforms
Factory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses and connection pipe with silver gladhands
Early H-shaped jacking pads
Modeler applied ACI plates
Handbrake housing with finely detailed wheel and chain
Complete underbody brake system with over 18 separately applied parts including air reservoir, control valve, reduction relay valve and retainer valve plus wireform plumbing and trainline pipe
Durable body-mounted die-cast metal semi-scale long-shank Type E knuckle couplers
100-ton trucks with hydraulic snubber and bracket details, rotating bearing caps, and truck-mounted brake beams
Printed reporting mark and road number on all four trucks
36” machined metal wheels with accurately profiled .110" wide wheel tread
Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
Packaging safely stores model
Minimum radius: 18”
Recommended radius: 22”
Introduced in 1969, the Bethlehem Steel Co. (BSC) F68-series of 100-ton, 68’ foot long (over end sills) flats represented a new generation of high-capacity flat cars. Extremely versatile, the basic design could be equipped from the factory with a variety of appliances to handle different loadings. Our model is accurately rendered from builder drawings and photos and features road number specific details.
Road Number Specific ScaleTrains
New road numbers
Era: 1969 to mid late 1970’s
TTPX Series 80001 to 800369; built 1969
Road numbers 80009, 80036 and 80057
Stencil: return to Seaboard Coast Line when empty
Road numbers 80269
Stencil: return to Illinois Central when empty
Fully-assembled
Multiple road numbers
Unique stenciling, logos, and paint schemes
As-built bulkheads (62’ inside length)
Now with factory-applied laser-cut wood deck
Transverse deck risers
Recessed deck tie-down details
Photo-etched stainless steel see-through end crossover platforms
Factory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses and connection pipe with silver gladhands
Early H-shaped jacking pads
Modeler applied ACI plates
Handbrake housing with finely detailed wheel and chain
Complete underbody brake system with over 18 separately applied parts including air reservoir, control valve, reduction relay valve and retainer valve plus wireform plumbing and trainline pipe
Durable body-mounted die-cast metal semi-scale long-shank Type E knuckle couplers
100-ton trucks with hydraulic snubber and bracket details, rotating bearing caps, and truck-mounted brake beams
Printed reporting mark and road number on all four trucks
36” machined metal wheels with accurately profiled .110" wide wheel tread
Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
Packaging safely stores model
Minimum radius: 18”
Recommended radius: 22”