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Micro-Trains - NSE MTL 14-166 - Boxcar, 50 Foot, Steel, Plug Door - N Scale Club - 1984-2014

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N Scale - Micro-Trains - NSE MTL 14-166 - Boxcar, 50 Foot, Steel, Plug Door - N Scale Club - 1984-2014 Image Courtesy of John E. Becker
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Commissioned ByGenesee & Ontario Model N-Gineers
Production TypeSpecial Run
Stock NumberNSE MTL 14-166
Original Retail Price$22.25
BrandMicro-Trains
ManufacturerMicro-Trains Line
Body StyleMicro-Trains 038 Boxcar 50 Foot Steel Plug Door No Roofwalk
Prototype VehicleBoxcar, 50 Foot, Steel, Plug Door (Details)
Road or Company NameN Scale Club (Details)
Reporting MarksGenesee & Ontario
Road or Reporting Number1984-2014
Paint Color(s)Light grey w. Blue stripe
Print Color(s)white blue imprint
Additional Markings/Slogan1984-2014
The "GO" Route
30th Anniversary
Coupler TypeMT Magne-Matic Knuckle
Coupler MountTruck-Mount
Wheel TypeInjection Molded Plastic
Wheel ProfileStandard
Announcement Date2014-01-01
Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)
Model TypeBoxcar
Model Subtype50 Foot
Model VarietySteel Plug Door No Roofwalk
Prototype RegionNorth America
Prototype EraNA Era IV: 2nd Gen Diesel (1958 - 1978)
Scale1/160



Specific Item Information: Limited production run commissioned by Rochester NY-based N-Scale Club, Genesee & Ontario Model N-Gineers, LTD 30th Anniversay Club car.
Contact: gennontariontrak@yahoo.com

Also see 10th Anniversary car of the N-Scale Club, Genesee & Ontario Model N-Gineers, LTD.
Prototype History:
The 50-foot boxcar made its first appearance in the 1930s and steadily grew in popularity over the years, which further improved redundancies by allowing for even more space within a given car. Today, the 50-footer remains the common boxcar size. After the second world war ended, and steel became once again readily available, steel became the go-to choice for construction of boxcars. Pullman Standard and ACF were some of the most prolific builders of these cars.

In the 1960s, the flush, "plug" style sliding door was introduced as an option that provides a larger door to ease loading and unloading of certain commodities. The tight-fitting doors are better insulated and allow a car's interior to be maintained at a more even temperature.
Brand/Importer Information: Micro-Trains is the brand name used by both Kadee Quality Products and Micro-Trains Line. For a history of the relationship between the brand and the two companies, please consult our Micro-Trains Collector's Guide.
Manufacturer Information:
Micro-Trains Line split off from Kadee Quality Products in 1990. Kadee Quality Products originally got involved in N-Scale by producing a scaled-down version of their successful HO Magne-Matic knuckle coupler system. This coupler was superior to the ubiquitous 'Rapido' style coupler due to two primary factors: superior realistic appearance and the ability to automatically uncouple when stopped over a magnet embedded in a section of track. The success of these couplers in N-Scale quickly translated to the production of trucks, wheels and in 1972 a release of ready-to-run box cars.

Micro-Trains Line Co. split off from Kadee in 1990 to form a completely independent company. For this reason, products from this company can appear with labels from both enterprises. Due to the nature of production idiosyncrasies and various random factors, the rolling stock from Micro-Trains can have all sorts of interesting variations in both their packaging as well as the products themselves. When acquiring an MTL product it is very important to understand these important production variations that can greatly enhance (or decrease) the value of your purchase.

Please consult our Micro-Trains Collector's Guide
Item created by: jbeezz28 on 2018-01-30 18:46:48. Last edited by gdm on 2020-06-05 15:34:36

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