Picture of Actual Model
Great Lakes Freighter
(HO-1050)
Suggested Retail: $289.95
Picture of Actual Model
Our Great Lakes Freighter is
patterned after a St. Lawrence "canaller". While canallers have the look
of a typical freighter, they were much shorter, as their size was restricted by the locks
on the St. Lawrence River prior to the Seaway opening in 1959.
This is an ideal prototype, as no selective compression is required to
have a "layout" sized boat. It is also suitable for most modeling eras, as
these boats sailed from the turn of the century, with some surviving up into the early
1980's. Common commodities for these boats would include coal, grain, cement, and
iron ore.
Kit includes all parts, fittings, and accessories for a complete model,
including etched brass stanchions, and a fully detailed wheelhouse interior. Main
structural assembly is simplified by the use of one piece castings. Model measures
36" in length and 6" wide, representing a 258' long freighter. Additional
mid-sections (described below) are available separately for those who require a longer
boat.
Our Freighter looks great being helped into position by any of our
Great Lakes Tug Boats (HO-1025, HO-1026 or N-2025, N-2026).
Great Lakes Freighter -- Mid
Section Only
(HO-1050M)
Suggested Retail: $59.95 CDN, $56.95 US
After the St. Lawrence Seaway opened
in 1959, many "canallers" were stretched to increase their length to add cargo
capacity. Our mid-section adds 72 scale feet (10" in HO-Scale) to our HO-1050
kit. Mid section includes cargo hatches, etched brass stanchions, and line for
railings. Two mid sections may be added to the basic kit, and still be prototypical
to some stretched boats.
Please note, this kit contains only the parts for a mid section, and
does not build into a complete boat on its own.