This is a Bachmann 80501HO Spectrum Blue & Black 380-Ton Heavy- Duty 16-Truck Schnabel Transformer Car (North American style) with gray load and black trucks. The Schnabel cars unique design allows it to carry extremely heavy or oversized loads, such as generators and transformers for power stations, by making the load an element of the car. The two tapered lifting arms that hold the load resemble a birds beak, which gave the car its nameSchnabel is from the German for carrying-beak-wagon (Tragschnabelwagen). Schnabel is a funny name for a seriously powerful freight car.

Its key features are:
Gray load and black trucks
16 sets of 125-ton roller-bearing trucks
Prototypically correct 36” metal wheels
RP25 wheel contours
8 span bolsters
Detailed transformer load
Molded hydraulic lines and pumps
27.5” long
Performs best on 22” radius curves or greater

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. Stock photos have been used to show this item outside of the box. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. The box has edge wear, creases and tears. Please see our photos for a more detailed look. Overall condition is Like New.

Condition: Like New (C-8)
Operational Status: Not Applicable
Original Box: Yes (P-6)

Manufacturer: Bachmann
Model Number: 80501
Road Name: **** No Road Name

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Freight Cars

The SKU for this item is 5914773.

Product Id: 11630166