{"product_id":"kato-106-6161-n-maxi-iv-53-stack-car-3pk-ttx-732211-w-emp-containers-nib-1","title":"Kato 106-6161 N Maxi-IV 53' Stack Car 3pk TTX #732211 w\/EMP Containers NIB","description":"This is Kato 106-6161 N Maxi-IV 53' Stack Car 3pk TTX #732211 w\/EMP Containers. TTX leasing (originally known as the Train Trailer Company) is owned by many major railroads and hires out its cars for use all across North America. TTX has over 210,000 rail cars in service, 92-94% of which are in use on any given day, making this MAXI-IV unit a common sight on any railroad. Intermodal container service is one of the most popular types of freight service on rails today. The Maxi-IV car is the mainstay of the U.S. domestic double-stack car fleet. Providing an optimum balance between tare weight and capacity, the Gunderson MAXI-IV is a 3-unit articulated double-stack car that can handle containers from 20-foot to 53-foot long in the well and containers 40-foot to 57-foot in the top, or double-stacked, position. As of a result of its versatility and sturdy construction, the MAXI-IV is now the mainstay of the U.S. domestic double-stack fleet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eStable operation with or without container loads due to Kato's new innovative heavier material steel compound plastic used for the construction of the well car\u003cbr\u003eMagnet and a metal plate to hold it securely to the well car bottom or to the top of the lower Kato container\u003cbr\u003eShock absorber construction provides smooth and stable operation, with or without the container loads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe KATO Kinematic trucks will maintain the prototypical appearance on straight track while delivering smooth operation on curved track\u003cbr\u003ePackaging designed for the separated storage of the articulated unit, providing ease and security when not in use\u003cbr\u003eThe January 2012 release of MAXI-IV well cars will have redesigned connectors to make them easier than ever to connect and disengage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet includes:\u003cbr\u003eSix removable 53-foot containers, all of which are interchangeable with Kato's other container sets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-9: Factory New based on visual appearance. The original box is included. The instruction manual is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Factory New.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-9: All original; unused; factory rubs and evidence of handling, shipping and factory test run. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item does not require testing.\"\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Handling indentions, minute edge wear, small creases.\"\u003eP-7\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106-6161\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMP (EMHU)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e N Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freight Cars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6268529. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11636455\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44118054830202,"sku":"6268529","price":112.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/3432196.jpg?v=1777415105","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/kato-106-6161-n-maxi-iv-53-stack-car-3pk-ttx-732211-w-emp-containers-nib-1","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}