Product Information:
The use of blimps by the US Navy and Air Corps began prominently during World War I. At that time, these airships were filled with hydrogen, a flammable gas that was easily extractable. This ultimately led to the adoption of helium, which was sourced from gas fields in Texas, Oklahoma, and Southern Kansas. Helium tank cars could be seen across the country, including states like California, Massachusetts, Florida, and New Jersey.
The Rapido Trains HO scale ACF Helium Car features:
- Newly tooled from original blueprints and measurements
- Full underbody detail and piping
- Separate metal grab irons
- Stainless steel metal roofwalk
- Highly detailed underframe
- Semi-scale metal knuckle couplers
- Free-rolling trucks with profiled metal wheelsets
- Available as single car or six-packs unless noted
