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Athearn 28536 HO 60′ Container, CDAU #619038 / 620033 (2 Pack)

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Details & Specs

HO 60′ Container, Canadian Tire (CDAU) #619038 / 620033 (2 Pack)

 

MODEL FEATURES:

  • First time a 60’ container has been offered in HO Scale
  • Athearn is producing Versions 2 and 3 of these containers
  • The 60ft container has the typical 40ft attachment points and are a High Cube configuration
  • Separately-applied door latches and etched metal safety placards

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

These extra long containers were introduced in 2015 for the Canadian market specifically. From Ontario westerly, Canada allows Long Vehicle Combinations (LVC) up to 40 meters in length; that is two full size semi-trailers behind a tractor. The 60ft container is easier to drive than tandem trailers and is perfect for bulky, but light cargo.

The containers are built by Singamas Container and Dong Fang Container
International and are shipped empty to Canada. They are typically carried in the top
position of a 53ft well car on top of another container.

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