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Promotex 1/87 HO scale 48ft 3-axle container chassis plastic model, 6.625 inches long

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Promotex Container Chassis 3-Axle 48ft 1/87 HO Plastic Model

SKU CH-XA9R-J66WW

A 1/87 scale plastic model of a 3-axle 48ft container chassis requiring simple assembly

  • Typetrailer
  • GenderUnisex
  • AgeAdult
  • HO scale accuracy for realistic layouts
  • 48 ft three-axle prototype fidelity
  • Detailed interior and exterior moulding
  • Officially licensed Promotex collectible
  • 625 inch length fits standard HO scenes

1/87 Scale Container Chassis for Collectors

This 1/87 scale plastic model replicates a 3-axle 48ft container chassis with true-to-scale exterior and interior detail. It is an officially licensed product aimed at adult hobbyists and collectors who value accurate rolling stock for HO layouts. The model arrives in the manufacturer's original unopened packaging.

Assembly Requirements and Fixed Construction

The kit requires some simple assembly before display, but the finished chassis has no openings such as doors or removable panels. This means internal details remain visible but inaccessible, and the unit cannot be used to load or unload separate container models. Builders who want functional coupling mechanisms or opening features will not find them here.

Display Fit and Handling Notes

At approximately 6.625 inches long, the assembled chassis fits standard HO scale scenes without modification. The plastic construction is solid for shelf display but not designed for repeated handling or operational running on powered tracks. Collectors seeking a ready-to-run model with moving parts should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • HO scale accuracy for realistic layouts
  • 48 ft three-axle prototype fidelity
  • Detailed interior and exterior moulding
  • Officially licensed Promotex collectible
  • 625 inch length fits standard HO scenes

Specifications

BrandPromotex
Typetrailer
GenderUnisex
AgeAdult

Questions about this item

Will the plastic parts of this 1/87 scale chassis become brittle and need replacement over time?

The model is moulded in durable plastic and, with normal display handling, the parts do not require scheduled replacement.

What is the first handling limit reached when the 6.625 inch model is moved repeatedly?

The snap-fit joints and fine detail pieces can stress if the chassis is flexed during frequent repositioning.

Does the assembled 48ft trailer generate any noise, heat or draw power when left on a layout all day?

It is a static plastic kit with no motor, electronics or moving parts, so it produces no noise, heat or power draw.

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