{"product_id":"preorder-walthersproto-920-17901-acf-built-troop-kitchen-car-lighted-troop-kitchen-k101","title":"[PREORDER] WalthersProto 920-17901 ACF-Built Troop Kitchen Car (Lighted), Troop Kitchen #K101","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eINITIAL PRE-ORDER DEADLINE FOR THIS PRODUCT IS AUGUST 30th, 2026. CONDITIONAL PRE-ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE PENDING AVAILABILITY.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is Winter 2027. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description via Walthers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdd an important piece of American railroad history to your HO Scale layout with this WalthersProto ACF Troop Kitchen Car. As the United States entered World War II, the nation's passenger car fleet was pushed to its limits while the military required the rapid movement of increasing numbers of troops. Pullman-Standard answered the call by building Troop Sleeper and ACF built Kitchen Cars, serving alongside traditional heavyweights like the 12-1 Sleeper and 70' Baggage Cars. These special-built troop cars made up military trains that moved personnel across the U.S. during World War II and the Korean War. Troop Sleepers accommodated 29 soldiers plus a Pullman Porter, while Kitchen Cars featured a coal-fired stove and dedicated food preparation area. After the war, many were sold as surplus and rebuilt for service as express boxcars, cabooses or Maintenance of Way (MOW) equipment such as bunk cars. This ACF Troop kitchen Car features factory-installed lighting. Features include:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllied full-cushion trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking diaphragms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup for uninterrupted, constant-intensity LED lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed wire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush-fitting windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately sized metal wheelsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walthers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52785573429533,"sku":"920-17901 PREORDER","price":67.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/09200000017901_big.jpg?v=1787194535","url":"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/products\/preorder-walthersproto-920-17901-acf-built-troop-kitchen-car-lighted-troop-kitchen-k101","provider":"Southern Crescent Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}