Originally developed by BLMA, these models were acquired and subsequently re-released by Atlas in 2017. Here's what BLMA had to say about them -
Built for Trailer Train by ACF between 1966-68, the visually unique “F89-J” 89’ Flat Car was produced for TOFC service and was the only standard-height, bowl deck car of this design by ACF. Easily identified as a common asset in the vast TTX car fleet, over 1,600 F89-J’s haul trailers, pipe, rail, bulk loads, and hundreds remain in service today. As modeled, our RTTX (post 1990's TTX paint scheme) F89-J's feature the ultra-common "Triple 28'/Twin 45'" trailer configuration. Furthermore, each model comes with road number-specific deck and paint detail! Got trailers? Load'em up!
Like all BLMA projects, our research began with builder drawings, actual dimensions, and thousands of photographs. As the first F89-J produced in any scale, these fine-scale models replicate the unique, ribbed-side design of the prototype and feature class-specific hitch, deck, and brake detail... not to mention, accurate lettering per prototype! Along with the fine-scale attention to detail you've come to know from BLMA Models, these models ride on our ALL-NEW 70-Ton ASF Ride Control trucks and ALL-NEW scale profile, metal wheels! Furthermore, these models feature body-mounted Micro-Trains couplers for superb operation!
Model Features:
• Ready-To-Run
• Die-Cast Metal Frame
• Fine-Scale Detail
• Accurately Painted/Printed (multiple variations!)
• Collapsed & Raised Center Hitch
• Prototypical Ride Height
• ALL-NEW 70-Ton ASF Ride Control Trucks
• ALL-NEW Scale Profile Metal Wheels
• Body-Mounted Brown Micro-Trains Couplers
• Six Unique Road Numbers!