N NSC 73′ Centerbeam Flatcar, CP Rail #318009

One of the most overlooked, yet common loads carried by North American railroads is finished
wood products. This is where we are proud to introduce the N Scale NSC 73’ Centerbeam Car!
Over 20,000 examples of this car were produced by National Steel Car, between 1987 through
the mid 2000s, with some car variations along the way.
Whenever you see a general merchandise freight pass by you, there’s a high probability that
you will see at least four or more centerbeams mixed in. But have you taken notice of the
roadnames/ownership of those cars? Centerbeams are unique in that they are owned by large
class I railroads, leasing companies and smaller shortlines. The wood industry is that lucrative
and our N Scale 73’ NSC Centerbeam is no stranger to a wide variety of roadnames!

The N Scale NSC 73’ Centerbeam features:

• Two top truss configurations; early Z pattern and standard closed pattern with tie-down brackets
• Two deck configurations; early with risers and mid without risers
• Two underbody configurations
• Multiple brake stand options
• Multiple truck types
• Fully detailed underbodies with brake piping
• Free rolling, metal wheelsets
• Multiple end cage variants