PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
WalthersMainline 910-50236 — 81' 8-Axle Depressed Center Flatcar — Southern #50031 — HO Scale
The WalthersMainline 81' 8-Axle Depressed Center Flatcar in Southern Railway #50031 is built for serious heavy-haul scenes. With its low-slung well between two four-wheel trucks, this HO scale prototype has hauled transformers, generators, and other oversize freight on Southern's mainline since the 1960s — a perfect addition to any modern or transition-era freight roster.
Features
- Heavy die-cast metal body for outstanding tracking performance, empty or loaded
- Four 100-ton trucks with 36" RP-25 metal wheelsets for smooth running through turnouts and curves
- Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers — body-mounted and ready to run out of the box
- Separate air and handbrake details at both ends, modeled per prototype designs
- Handles oversize and heavy loads up to 150 tons (136 mt) — pair with the Cornerstone(R) Electric Transformer Kit (#933-3126) for a realistic load
- One-time run of these road numbers — limited quantity available
Specifications
| Brand | WalthersMainline |
| Item Number | 910-50236 |
| Scale | HO (1:87) |
| Road Name | Southern Railway System |
| Road Number | 50031 |
| Body Material | Die-Cast Metal |
| Couplers | Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle |
| Wheelsets | 36" RP-25 Metal |
| Era | 1960s to Present |
| Capacity | Up to 150 tons (136 mt) |
FAQ
Will this run on my existing HO layout?
Yes. Body-mounted Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers and 36" RP-25 wheelsets, runs on standard HO Code 70, 83, or 100 track. Eight-axle cars need broad curves — 24" radius minimum recommended.
What loads does this car carry?
Depressed center flats are designed for oversize and heavy freight — transformers, generators, large castings, and similar industrial loads. Walthers makes the Cornerstone Electric Transformer Kit (#933-3126) sized specifically for this car.
Is the body really die-cast metal?
Yes — the heavy die-cast frame keeps the car planted on the rails whether running empty or loaded.
Shipping
Orders placed before 6AM EST ship same business day from our Georgia warehouse.
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Specifications
- Assembly Status Ready to Go/Pre-built
- MPN 910-50236
- Scale 1:87
- Grade C-10 Mint-Brand New
- Gauge HO
- Brand Walthers
- Type Freight Car
- Rail System Two-Rail System
- Theme Transportation
- Country of Origin China
- UPC 616374227839
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