{"product_id":"microscale-industries-87-1478-department-of-defense-dodx-military-freight-car-decal-set-ho-scale","title":"Microscale Industries 87-1478 Department of Defense DODX Military Freight Car Decal Set HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#1f2a35; line-height:1.8; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4fbfd,#ffffff); border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0; font-size:30px; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e\n      Microscale Department of Defense (DODX) Freight Car Decal Set\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#45A1BB; margin:8px 0 14px; font-size:21px; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Stock 87-1478 | Military Railroad Equipment | HO Scale\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:17px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      Bring the specialized world of military rail transportation to your HO scale railroad with Microscale Industries' Department of Defense (DODX) Freight Car decal set. Featuring military identification graphics, DODX reporting marks, lettering, numbers, and equipment stencils, this water-slide decal sheet provides the finishing details needed to create convincing Department of Defense freight equipment.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUICK SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f7; border:1px solid #d8dde2; border-left:8px solid #6c7a86; border-radius:12px; padding:22px 26px; margin:0 0 34px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#34404a; margin:0 0 14px; font-size:21px;\"\u003e\n      Quick Specs\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:15px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:175px; padding:4px 12px 4px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eMicroscale Industries\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStock Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e87-1478\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eWater-Slide Decal Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOrganization\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eUnited States Department of Defense\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eReporting Marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eDODX\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eMilitary Freight Cars and Specialized Rail Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eHO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0; padding-bottom:8px; border-bottom:3px solid #45A1BB; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n    Product Overview\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n    Rail transportation plays an important role in supporting the United States military, particularly when moving heavy vehicles, tracked equipment, and other large shipments over long distances. Specialized freight cars used in military service can be identified by their distinctive Department of Defense markings, reporting marks, equipment numbers, and operating stencils.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:36px;\"\u003e\n    Microscale's HO Scale Department of Defense (DODX) Freight Car decal set provides an assortment of military lettering and identification markings for custom freight car projects. The sheet includes DODX reporting marks, numerical lettering, United States Army and Air Force identification, military insignia, and smaller equipment stencils. These details are particularly useful for modelers recreating specialized military rail equipment and freight movements associated with defense installations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PROTOTYPE BACKGROUND --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border:1px solid #b8dce8; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; border-radius:12px; padding:26px 28px; margin:0 0 36px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0 0 16px; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #45A1BB; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Military Rail Transportation \u0026amp; STRACNET\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      The Railroads for National Defense (RND) Program helps ensure that the nation's railroad network can support defense deployment and peacetime transportation requirements. The program coordinates military rail transportation needs with the civilian railroad system, helping identify and maintain routes important to national defense.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      Working with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the program established the Strategic Rail Corridor Network (STRACNET), an interconnected system of railroad routes supporting military installations and important transportation facilities.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      According to Microscale's product description, STRACNET encompasses more than 36,000 miles of track serving more than 130 defense installations. This extensive network illustrates the continuing importance of freight railroads in moving military equipment throughout the United States.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border:1px solid #b8dce8; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; border-radius:12px; padding:26px 28px; margin:0 0 36px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0 0 18px; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #45A1BB; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Product Features\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Microscale Industries water-slide decal set\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Department of Defense (DODX) freight car lettering\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        DODX reporting marks and equipment numbers\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        United States Army and Air Force identification graphics\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Military insignia and identification markings\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Assorted numerical lettering for equipment identification\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Smaller technical lettering and equipment stencils\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Suitable for custom military freight car detailing projects\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        HO Scale (1:87)\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DETAILING IDEAS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border:1px solid #b8dce8; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; border-radius:12px; padding:26px 28px; margin:0 0 36px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0 0 16px; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #45A1BB; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Create Realistic Military Rail Movements\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      Military freight movements offer model railroaders an opportunity to introduce unusual equipment and interesting operating scenarios. Heavy-duty flatcars, specialized transport cars, and other defense-related railroad equipment can create distinctive trains that stand apart from ordinary commercial freight traffic.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      Use these decals to letter suitable military freight car models, restore missing markings, or create custom equipment for a military installation or defense transportation scene. The assortment of DODX reporting marks, identification numbers, and service-specific graphics provides flexibility for different projects. Consult prototype photographs and the manufacturer's instruction sheet to determine appropriate lettering arrangements.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY WE LOVE --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0; padding-bottom:8px; border-bottom:3px solid #45A1BB; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n    Why We Love This Product\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:36px;\"\u003e\n    Military railroad equipment is a fascinating part of the hobby because it introduces specialized freight cars and operations that aren't seen in every train. We particularly like the variety included on this sheet, from prominent DODX reporting marks to smaller identification lettering and military insignia. It gives modelers the opportunity to create distinctive custom equipment and add another dimension of realism to their HO scale railroads.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FINAL CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0c07e3,#2D8DAA); color:#ffffff; padding:24px 28px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffffff; margin:0 0 10px; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Bring Military Rail Operations to Your Layout\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      Add authentic-looking Department of Defense identification and lettering to your HO scale freight equipment with Microscale Industries 87-1478. Whether you're building a military transport train or detailing specialized railroad equipment, this decal set provides the finishing touches to bring your project to life.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Microscale Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50555129954442,"sku":"460-871478","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/871478_245x350_6d14cf9d-3585-40f4-a881-e35704174d54.jpg?v=1792804541","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/microscale-industries-87-1478-department-of-defense-dodx-military-freight-car-decal-set-ho-scale","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}