51-foot mechanical reefer, Pacific Fruit Express (PFE 301213).
I started with a Micro-Trains P.F.E. reefer and disassembled the model. I masked off
the roof and sprayed it bright silver. The grabirons were painted Reefer Orange with
a flex agent added. The car body was weathered with pastels. Model Die Casting
roller bearing trucks with Micro-Trains low-flange wheelsets replaced the standard
trucks. Body mounted couplers were added. A sound generator fashioned from
Radio Shack components was mounted to the inside of the car to simulate an active
mechanical refrigeration unit. An on/off toggle switch was added to the floor between
the center steps to control the sound unit.