Piko 38885 CB&Q Friendship Train Boxcar (G-Scale)

38885 CB&Q Friendship Train Boxcar (G-Scale)

Features

• Replica box car with colorful decorations
• Openable doors
• Molded on ladder
• Factory-applied brake wheel, door, roof walkway, and stirrup steps
• Heavy duty, durable plastic wheels for long term use in all environments
• Hook and loop type couplers
• Crisp and clean lettering and logo designs
• Created with incredibly tough weather-resistant materials
• Minimum recommended radius: 600mm / 23.6”
• Length: 362mm / 14.3”
• Made in Germany

ÂÂÂ

About this car and paint scheme…
During 1947, citizens from the U.S. donated money and food and had them sent to Europe to assist after the war.  This Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (Burlington Route) boxcar carries one of many colorful “Friendship Train” paint schemes.ÂÂÂ
PIKO painstakingly reproduced the real-life “Illinois” boxcar that traveled the upper Midwest gathering goods in support of our European friends.  (This particular boxcar was painted and shipped to Europe as a part of the nationwide celebration.)