{"title":"Rio Grande MOW","description":"\u003cp\u003eHyacinth Models Exclusives and Walthers Catalog Items to meet your needs for Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande Western MOW Equipment\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pre-order-ho-rapido-d-rgw-wheel-car-ax-3710","title":"PRE-ORDER - HO Rapido D\u0026RGW Wheel Car AX-3710","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande Western had a seemingly unlimited amount of MOW equipment. Among them they had multiple cars specifically outfitted for hauling wheels!! We have chosen to partner with Rapido and their F30 project to bring you car AX-3710. 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