Wheels of Time 50157 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Western Maryland WM 7022 Scale_O Gauge Taking inspiration from its big

Taking inspiration from its big brother X-Maxx

Steel straight axle (rear)

black and gray plus chrome

which was then renamed Seaboard System in 1982

Wheels of Time 50157 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Western Maryland WM 7022 Scale_O Gauge Taking inspiration from its bigWheels of Time 50157 N Scale 53'6" General Service Flatcar Western Maryland WM 7022 These 53' 6" flatcars were constructed with a welded fish belly steel frame in contrast to the cast steel GSI frame. The fish belly frame provided an optimal distribution of tension and compression forces from the center of the car to the bolsters. Think of it as a bridge. In addition, fabricating a welded frame was far less labor intensive than an equivalent riveted