What is DuraPlate? The DuraPlate trailer sidewalls are made of a remarkable composite material. The DuraPlate material is composed of a polyethylene plastic core sandwiched between two sheets of pre-painted (inner and outer) high-strength galvanized steel. The result is an efficient, lightweight, incredibly strong panel that provides important advantages over both aluminum plate and traditional sheet and post sidewall designs. Because the DuraPlate material is stiffer than aluminum, the DuraPlate trailer does not require the thin exterior posts used on the plate trailer. The result: a smooth, "clean" outside wall perfect for customer graphics.

Just like the prototype, the difference between the model and our plate wall RoadRailer trailer is all in the body. Train assembly and operation are exactly the same. The first regular release for this body style is Canadian National. CN began it's RoadRailer service between Montreal and Toronto and then expanded it to Chicago. Then they began interchange service with the BNSF RoadRailer train from Chicago to California. These trailers are gray with silver trim and black, white and red lettering and logos. The cartoon RoadRailer train is reversed on the passenger-side so it always faces forward. Like many of our RoadRailer releases, these are available in 2 different 10 packs and a single for a total of 21 different road numbers. Each 10 pack includes a CouplerMate rail bogie.