S Scale America Trailer Train (DTTX) Husky-Stack, Well Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S Scale America

Manufacturer ID:

300

Additional IDs:

301 (hi-rail version)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Gunderson

Model:

Husky-Stack

Year/Era:

1990

Length:

77'

Notes:

These double-stack cars can carry 20- to 53-foot long containers in the bottom slot, and 40- to 53-foot containers in the top slot.

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

scale: not included; AF: truck-mounted

Decals:

not included

Online Article:

Bill Lane's experience building the original kit.

Supplemental Part:

Plano Model Products #620 Metal Walkways

Notes:

These undecorated models were released by the original S Scale America company. They came with 33" wheels, and included instructions on how to use 36" wheels, if the modeler so chose. The company sold them individually and in three-packs. Bill Lane reports that they are a challenge to build. When Des Plaines Hobbies bought the company out, they released fully decorated versions of this car in 2004. Like the prototype, these cars need a large radius curve. The original product number "300" became the base for the Des Plaines Hobbies version of their "3000" numbers.

Shows a Custom-painted/Decorated Car In a Train (among factory ones)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S Scale America

Manufacturer ID:

SSAS3005

Additional IDs:

SSAH3005 (hi-rail version)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Gunderson

Model:

Husky-Stack

Year/Era:

1990

Length:

77'

Road Name:

Arizona & California (ARZC)

Notes:

These double-stack cars can carry 20- to 53-foot long containers in the bottom slot, and 40- to 53-foot containers in the top slot.

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2004

Road Number(s):

100020

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Supplemental Part:

Microscale Decals (bought out by Des Plaines Hobbies)

Supplemental Part:

Plano Model Products #620 Metal Walkways

Notes:

These models are available in three road numbers, one set with scale wheels ("S" in the product ID), and one set with hi-rail wheels ("H" in the product ID; note that the body-mounted couplers will not allow these to run on AF track, unless modified).

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S Scale America

Manufacturer ID:

SSAS3004

Additional IDs:

SSAH3004 (hi-rail version)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Gunderson

Model:

Husky-Stack

Year/Era:

1990

Length:

77'

Road Name:

Burlington Northern (BN)

Notes:

These double-stack cars can carry 20- to 53-foot long containers in the bottom slot, and 40- to 53-foot containers in the top slot.

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2004

Road Number(s):

64003

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Online Article:

Has a Photo on a Layout

Supplemental Part:

Microscale Decals 3-car unit (bought out by Des Plaines Hobbies)

Supplemental Part:

Micro Scale Decals single-car (bought out by Des Plaines Hobbies)

Supplemental Part:

Plano Model Products #620 Metal Walkways

Notes:

These models are available in three road numbers, one set with scale wheels ("S" in the product ID), and one set with hi-rail wheels ("H" in the product ID; note that the body-mounted couplers will not allow these to run on AF track, unless modified).

Shows the Car In a Train

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S Scale America

Manufacturer ID:

SSAS3001

Additional IDs:

SSAH3001 (hi-rail version)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Gunderson

Model:

Husky-Stack

Year/Era:

1990

Length:

77'

Road Name:

Coe Rail (CRLE)

Notes:

These double-stack cars can carry 20- to 53-foot long containers in the bottom slot, and 40- to 53-foot containers in the top slot.

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2004

Road Number(s):

5415, ????, ????

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S Scale America

Manufacturer ID:

SSAS3002

Additional IDs:

SSAH3002 (hi-rail version)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Gunderson

Model:

Husky-Stack

Year/Era:

1990

Length:

77'

Road Name:

Trailer Train (DTTX)

Notes:

These double-stack cars can carry 20- to 53-foot long containers in the bottom slot, and 40- to 53-foot containers in the top slot.

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2004

Road Number(s):

56028, 56075, 56132

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Supplemental Part:

Microscale Decals (bought out by Des Plaines Hobbies)

Supplemental Part:

Plano Model Products #620 Metal Walkways

Notes:

These types of well cars could only handle 48-foot containers in the well, but other sized-containers, such as the 53-foot one shown in the photo, could be placed on top. These models are available in three road numbers, one set with scale wheels ("S" in the product ID, "SSAS..."), and one set with hi-rail wheels ("H" in the product ID, "SSAH..."); note that the body-mounted couplers will not allow these to run on AF track, unless modified). The containers shown in the photo are also available from S Scale America.

Bill Lane has some problems with hobo's helping themselves to some content of the containers.

Close-up of the end detailing.

Shows the Car In a Train

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S Scale America

Manufacturer ID:

SSAS3003

Additional IDs:

SSAH3003 (hi-rail version)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Gunderson

Model:

Husky-Stack

Year/Era:

1990

Length:

77'

Road Name:

Trailer Train (DTTX)

Notes:

These double-stack cars can carry 20- to 53-foot long containers in the bottom slot, and 40- to 53-foot containers in the top slot.

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2004

Road Number(s):

56190, 56231, 56345

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Online Article:

Has a Photo on a Layout

Supplemental Part:

Microscale Decals (bought out by Des Plaines Hobbies)

Supplemental Part:

Plano Model Products #620 Metal Walkways

Notes:

These types of well cars could only handle 48-foot containers in the well, but other sized-containers, such as the 53-foot one shown in the photo, could be placed on top. These models are available in three road numbers, one set with scale wheels ("S" in the product ID, "SSAS..."), and one set with hi-rail wheels ("H" in the product ID, "SSAH..."); note that the body-mounted couplers will not allow these to run on AF track, unless modified). The containers shown in the photo are also available from S Scale America.

Shows the Car In a Train