{"product_id":"n-scale-trainworx-42884-02-roadway-28-pup-van-trailer-with-converter-dolly","title":"TrainWorx 42884-02 N Scale Roadway Express 28' Pup Van Trailer + Converter Dolly (LTL Doubles)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrainWorx 42884-02\u003c\/strong\u003e is an N scale (1:160) \u003cstrong\u003e28-foot pup van trailer with converter dolly\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eRoadway Express\u003c\/strong\u003e livery — for prototype-correct LTL doubles configuration on layout highway and grade-crossing scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e28-foot pup van\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standard short trailer used in LTL \u003cstrong\u003edoubles\u003c\/strong\u003e (two pups behind one tractor, linked by a converter dolly) and triples (three pups) configurations — the workhorse of cross-country less-than-truckload freight. The \u003cstrong\u003econverter dolly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a short single-axle frame with kingpin on top and fifth wheel that lets a second (or third) pup trailer connect behind the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRoadway Express\u003c\/strong\u003e (founded 1930) was one of the iconic 'Big Four' US LTL carriers, famous for its white tractors \/ trailers with orange-and-black \u003cstrong\u003eROADWAY\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering. Merged with Yellow Freight to form YRC Worldwide in 2003. Roadway equipment was a staple of US Interstate truck traffic from the 1950s through 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e N (1:160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28-foot pup van trailer + converter dolly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roadway Express\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single pup + converter dolly (build doubles with a second pup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber tires, crisp factory printing, prototype-accurate road numbers and DOT lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrainWorx SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42884-02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order two of the same SKU + a separate dolly to build a full set of LTL doubles. Three for triples (still legal on some western US interstates).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout TrainWorx:\u003c\/strong\u003e US-based specialty manufacturer of prototype-accurate \u003cstrong\u003eN-scale (1:160) highway vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e — trucks, pup-van trailers, 53-foot trailers, and converter dollies — for layout scenes and grade-crossing dioramas. Each model is decorated in the correct livery of a real LTL (less-than-truckload) carrier, with proper road numbers and DOT lettering. Rubber tires and crisp printing make them indistinguishable from the real thing at scale viewing distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Oakville Model Trains Depot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrainWorx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45099713364150,"sku":"42884-02","price":53.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_515a866e-0a26-42d0-95ca-a4aa9d3dcfb0.jpg?v=1779568807","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/n-scale-trainworx-42884-02-roadway-28-pup-van-trailer-with-converter-dolly","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}