Premier Series Maintenance/Work Equipment Heavy Wrecking Crane -- Santa Fe (blue, yellow)

Because of their importance and the urgent nature of their work, cranes were usually well maintained and lasted for many decades. This model represents a typical 250-ton diesel-powered Industrial Brownhoist crane constructed in the post-WW II era. While some of these were built new as diesels, others were upgraded from steam-powered models. Today wrecking cranes are relatively rare and seldom seen, as most wreck cleanup is done by outside contractors with trucked-in bulldozers and other heavy equipment. Most large railroads, however, still maintain a 250-ton crane or two, just in case. Model features include intricately detailed ABS body, die cast crane chassis, metal wheels and axles, operating die cast metal couplers, moveable hook and boom and separate metalhandrails.