#4564 Freight Express

The second 9V freight train has a big yellow diesel locomotive, a grey flatbad wagon, a blue mail wagon and a red hopper wagon.

The set includes a truck with an automatic loading arm that can load or unload containers from the flatbed wagon. It drives up the loading ramp and then by turning the winch the arm lowers the container directly onto the turntable on the flatbed wagon. The container can then swing round and lock into place on the wagon.

The mail wagon and the hopper both have automatic unloading mechanisms. By turning the wheel on the outside they dump their loads beside the track.

Includes a train driver, a railway worker and a truck driver. Also includes a trolley and a radio.

The alternate model instructions describe a smaller yellow diesel engine, a red low-sided wagon and a twin bogie flatbed wagon, and a small black flatbed wagon.

UK Name:Freight Express US Name:Freight Rail Runner
Pieces:587 Available:1994-1995
Minifigs:3 Price:$120 (S@H $134)
Electric System:Track, Motor, Controller Alternate Model:Yes

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