Eastern Seaboard Models Announces New N Scale Tooling: U.S. Equipment Corp X72 Boxcar

Published: 2017-01-24 - By: Jenna
Last updated on: 2018-01-23
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This is a hand-decorated photo of the rapid-prototype pilot
model used for ride performance, load testing and photography.


In its January/February 2018 newsletter, Eastern Seaboard Models announced a new freight car tooling: U.S. Equipment Corp X72 Boxcar. Estimated delivery date for this box car will be the end of 2018.

The model will consist of a newly-tooled body and utilize the X58 floor and underframe with extended draft gear, and also feature etched end platforms. It will come decorated in the schemes of the two original lessee roads -- Penn Central and Western Pacific.

Here is a link to the Eastern Seaboard Models website.