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Back in the early days of intermodal railroading, trains hauled truck trailers the simplest way possible—by loading them onto full flatcars. It worked… but it wasn’t efficient. The cars were heavy, clunky, and wasting valuable capacity.

So in the 1970s, engineers had a better idea: strip the car down to only what was absolutely necessary.

The result was the spine car.

With its narrow center beam design, the spine car revolutionized intermodal service—lighter weight, more cargo, and longer, more efficient trains. Before long, these cars evolved into articulated sets, becoming a staple of modern freight railroading and a familiar sight in intermodal consists across North America.

Bowser captures that innovation perfectly with their Executive Line Trinity 53' Spine Car. Whether you're modeling TOFC, COFC, or a mix of both, these cars bring authentic intermodal action to your layout.

Each model is ready-to-run and features a blend of die-cast metal and plastic construction for the ideal balance of durability and realistic weight. Fine details like chemically etched walkways and crisp paint and lettering bring the prototype to life.

A standout feature is the adjustable trailer hitches, allowing you to model the car in either the raised or collapsed position—just like the real thing.

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Features:

• Ready-to-run
• Die-cast metal & plastic construction
• Fine-scale detail throughout
• Chemically etched walkways
• Accurately painted and printed
• Collapsed or raised trailer hitches

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A must-have addition for any modern intermodal consist—these won’t stay on the rails (or your shelves) for long.