I'm looking to see what the status is for the MTH 20-93779 Premier Timken Boxcar. The others have arrived back in January, but the Timken one still says FEB 2021. I'm not sure if this means that this roadname is on a different container or could possibly be canceled. I've been wanting to get it since its release in the catalog. Please let me know if you do.
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UPDATE: Just checked the website, and it says "Delivered: MAR. 2021".
I just received my 20-93779 Timken "Roller Freight" boxcar, and was surprised to see that the car is equipped with friction bearing trucks rather than roller bearing.
@700E posted:I just received my 20-93779 Timken "Roller Freight" boxcar, and was surprised to see that the car is equipped with friction bearing trucks rather than roller bearing.
Guess they figured modern roller bearing wouldn't be prototypical. As they are too ahead of that time.
The chief purpose of the prototype Timken "Roller Freight" AAR boxcar was to advertise and demonstrate Timken roller bearings. I have never seen a photo or drawing of the prototype car in which it did not have roller bearing trucks.
Either way, it's gonna look great! Can I see a picture?
@700E posted:
I meant the model, but that is a cool photo.
The image of the model you included in your original message is accurate.
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