Freight terminals were essential to railroads, handling less-than-carload lot (lcl) shipments. Loads arrived in box cars or reefers and were transferred to trucks for local delivery. Each railroad serving a community had its own terminal, usually near the main passenger station or classification yard. This detailed structure features a large office building, freight house with loading docks to service freight cars and trucks, plus an assortment of crates, barrels and pallets.
- Fits any North American steam or diesel-era railroad from the early 1900s to the 1970s
- Includes loading dock and canopies
- Crates, barrels and pallets
- Easy-to-build plastic kit
- Molded in appropriate colors
Measures: 20-1/2 x 6-1/4" 52 x 15.8cm