Blackstone Models has introduced the K-27 in modern piston valve configuration. Faithfully reproduced in HO scale, the Blackstone K-27 features die cast construction accented with numerous detail parts and state-of-the-art electronics including a SoundTraxx™ Tsunami™ sound system. The Blackstone K-27 sounds as good as it looks and will be equally at home on both DC and DCC controlled layouts.

Blackstone Models is planning 30 variations of the K-27. Prices vary by option.

In addition to coal, these cars often handled limestone, precious minerals, pipe, maintenance equipment, and an array of other commodities as the need arose. Most of these cars were rebuilt in the early 1920's and ended up with five sideboards to increase their capacity.

In 1964, D&RGW crews in Durango, Colorado refitted freight boxcars 3468 and 3219 to handle baggage, hiking gear, and supplies for a popular guest ranch on the newly-formed tourist line between Durango and Silverton.

Three 3000 series boxcars were converted to work service. Boxcars 3057, 3131, and 3085 were converted to work cars after previously being used in revenue service. An "0" was used at the front to distinguish the reassignment.

Body style "B2/3", a predominant board and lettering style for these stock cars after the 1926 rebuild, was given to this stock car style by Victor J. Stone in the book titled Taking Stock.

With its slightly weathered deck and various paint shades and road numbers, this flat car will also fit in well with your favorite work train.