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ExactRail - EN-50407-2 - Boxcar, 50 Foot, Single Sliding Door, Waffle-Side, PS 5277 - Dakota Minnesota & Eastern - 5485

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N Scale - ExactRail - EN-50407-2 - Boxcar, 50 Foot, Single Sliding Door, Waffle-Side, PS 5277 - Dakota Minnesota & Eastern - 5485
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Stock NumberEN-50407-2
Original Retail Price$24.95
BrandExactRail
Body StyleExactRail Boxcar 50 Foot PS Waffle Side
Image Provider's WebsiteLink
Prototype VehicleBoxcar, 50 Foot, PS 5277 (Details)
PrototypeBoxcar, 50 Foot, Single Sliding Door, Waffle-Side, PS 5277
Road or Company NameDakota Minnesota & Eastern (Details)
Reporting MarksDME
Road or Reporting Number5485
Paint Color(s)Light Brown
Print Color(s)Black, White, and Yellow
Coupler TypeMT Magne-Matic Knuckle
Wheel TypeChemically Blackened Metal
Wheel ProfileSmall Flange (Low Profile)
Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)
Model TypeBoxcar
Model Subtype50 Foot
Model VarietySingle Sliding Door, Waffle-Side, PS 5277
Prototype RegionNorth America
Prototype EraNA Era IV: 2nd Gen Diesel (1958 - 1978)
Years Produced1970 - 1990



Model Information: Designed, engineered, and tooled in the United States, these models have factory installed Micro-Trains Line stock number 1015 couplers, narrow-style, body mounted draft gear boxes, with shank wedges, striker casting and full nut and bolt detail, ExactRail's own Barber 70 Ton S-2 trucks, CNC machined 33" metal wheel-sets with steel axles, accurate lettering styles and logotypes, razor sharp printing, and true to life paint colors.

Like many of ExactRail's models, these are nicely made, basic rolling stock models. They have nice molded detail and printing so they look good. They also model a specific modern prototype and model it well. Instead of just stating '50 Foot Waffle-Side Boxcar', these models target very specifically the Pullman-Standard 5277 Waffle-Side prototype and hit the mark. The only thing lacking would be more body detail. The only separate detail piece is the brake wheel. Ladders, grab irons and placards are all in the molding. This does have the advantage, however, that these are NOT delicate models and they would likely cost more to make if they had more detail. You can't have everything...

In 1974, the Southern Railway took delivery of 70 ton, 5277 cubic foot capacity box cars from Pullman-Standard. Different from the majority of other cars of the IPD era, the Southern cars had a full set of "waffles"--stamped impressions into the car's side panels which were intended to accommodate lading equipment. Beginning with P-S lot 9725, Southern Railway would eventually roster nearly 5,000 of these box cars. Found anywhere, the Southern P-S 50' 'Waffle' Box Car is the epitome of a signature classic!

ExactRail recreates the P-S 50' 'Waffle' Box Car with our team who designs, engineers and tools in the United States! Available only in accurate paint schemes with exceptionally accurate lettering and logotypes, ExactRail's N-scale P-S 50' 'Waffle' is a highly authentic replica with a host of exclusive features. As with all new models, the P-S 50' 'Waffle' Box Car is available only from www.exactrail.com & www.trainlife.com.
  • Precision micro-tooled
  • Extraordinarily accurate artwork
  • Extraordinarily accurate lettering styles and placement.
  • ExactRail’s 70-Ton ASF 'Ride Control' Trucks
  • CNC-machined 33" metal wheel sets
  • Micro-Trains #1015 couplers
  • Fully detailed body mounted draft box
Prototype History:
Pullman produced the 5277 c.f. boxcar from 1970 to 1990
Road Name History:
The DM&E launched in 1986 as a spin-off of Chicago & North Western. The mainline ran from Winona, Minnesota (where there are Mississippi River docks) west to Rochester, Mankato, then onto Pierre and Rapid City, South Dakota. At that point the line split with one leg headed west to Colony, Wyoming, and the other leg headed south to Crawford, Nebraska. There were also a few other branchlines. Total mileage was 965 miles (putting it between Chicago & Eastern Illinois and Montana Rail Link in relative size.)

Operations began with 39 locomotives, mostly rebuilt SD9’s of Milwaukee Road heritage. Eventually DM&E dumped these first generation engines and in later years had a fleet of 69 rebuilt SD40-2’s, GP40-2’s, GP38-2’s, and a few one-offs. They also had about 5,000 freight cars, mostly grain hoppers.

In 1997, DM&E announced their intention to build a line to the huge coal reserves in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. The project would have included rebuilding nearly the entire mainline plus building a new (and long) branch to reach the Basin. It would have been the biggest new construction since Great Northern’s Oregon Trunk in 1931. They did receive permission from the government but NIMBY opposition dragged out the start of construction for many years.

In 2008, The Dakota Minnesota & Eastern and sister road Iowa Chicago & Eastern were purchased by Canadian Pacific. After a bit of study, CPR wisely backed away from the Powder River Project.
Brand/Importer Information:
Dedicated to creating replicas that continue to define standards for precision and authenticity, through its unique expertise in mold creation and product design, Provo, Utah based ExactRail has produced some of the industry's most acclaimed models; true benchmarks for quality over the last decade.

With the N-Scale Series, ExactRail offers precision micro-tooled replicas in 1:160 scale. Each model features fine-scale detail, expert hand-assembly and the finest finish-work in the industry. ExactRail's N-scale Series offers enthusiasts innovative small scale replicas with unprecedented quality and design.
Item created by: nscalemodeler160 on 2016-08-20 03:55:32. Last edited by Alain LM on 2022-10-16 13:29:18

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