Athearn Genesis G1110 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Burlington Northern BNFE 'Green' 12501 4x4 Raptor Introduced in the 1950s as

Introduced in the 1950s as part of an industry trend toward larger capacity cars

and is capable of as much as 400 ft

Tire Size: 5

a dual flywheel-equipped mechanism for smooth operation

cars photographed on the SP in San Luis Obispo

Athearn Genesis G1110 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Burlington Northern BNFE 'Green' 12501 4x4 Raptor Introduced in the 1950s asAthearn Genesis G1110 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Burlington Northern BNFE 'Green' 12501 One of the greatest freight car innovations of the 20th century was the creation of the refrigerator car, commonly referred to as a reefer. The ability to haul perishables such as fruits, vegetables and meat products across the country was a major factor in the development of modern America. No longer did food have to be produced close enough to urban areas, so that