Item Description Athearn N 18089 50′ Ice Bunker Reefer PRR #1816 PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION A “reefer” is a refrigerated boxcar, designed to carry perishable freight such as dairy, meat, and vegetables at specific temperatures. The use of ice to refrigerate and preserve food dates back to prehistoric times. For most of the 19th century, natural ice (harvested from ponds and lakes) was used to supply refrigerator cars. Refrigerator cars required effective insulation to protect their contents from temperature extremes. The last ice bunker reefers were built in 1957, with the last ice-cooled reefers retired in 1971. MODEL FEATURES: Screw-mounted trucks for accurate tracking Santa Fe-style reversed ice hatches Separate brake rigging McHenry operating scale spring couplers Fully assembled and ready-to-run Highly-detailed, injection molded body Weighted for optimum performance Minimum radius: 9 34″” Shipping & Returns We’re happy to answer questions or help you with returns. Please fill out the form on the following link if you need assistance. During normal business hours you can reach us at 1-800-786-1888 Trains and Toy Soldiers mailing address is Trains And Toy Soldiers 5500 Old Cheney Road Suite 7 Lincoln, Nebraska 68516