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YesterYear Models - UNKNOWN - Boxcar, 40 Foot, AAR 1937 - Rio Grande - 1

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Commissioned By YesterYear Models
Production Type Special Run
Stock Number UNKNOWN
Original Retail Price $0.00
Brand YesterYear Models
Manufacturer InterMountain Railway
Body Style InterMountain Boxcar 40 Foot AAR 1937
Prototype Vehicle Boxcar, 40 Foot, AAR 1937 (Details)
Road or Company Name Rio Grande (Details)
Reporting Marks C&EI
Road or Reporting Number 1
Paint Color(s) Orange and Black
Print Color(s) Blue and White
Coupler Type MT Magne-Matic Knuckle
Coupler Mount Truck-Mount
Wheel Type Injection Molded Plastic
Wheel Profile Small Flange (Low Profile)
Multipack Yes
Multipack Count 5
Release Date 2004-04-01
Item Category Rolling Stock (Freight)
Model Type Boxcar
Model Subtype 40 Foot
Model Variety AAR 1937
Prototype Region North America
Prototype Era NA Era II: Late Steam (1901 - 1938)
Scale 1/160
Track Gauge N standard
Specific Item Information: C&EI 1-5 Box set, limited edition of 100.
Prototype History: The Association of American Railroads had been establishing design standards for freight cars since the early part of the century. Each new design standard meant higher capacity, lighter, more durable cars.

The Modified 1937 AAR boxcar design was a result of the industries continued search for more freight volume per carload. The real first attempt at a standardized design had been the 1932 ARA steel boxcar with an inside height of 9'-4" . In 1936 the board of the AAR approved the 1937 AAR design with a 10'-0" inside height. This became a standard throughout the industry.
Road Name History: The Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad (reporting mark DRGW), often shortened to Rio Grande, D&RG or D&RGW, formerly the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, was an American Class I railroad company. The railroad started as a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge line running south from Denver, Colorado in 1870. It served mainly as a transcontinental bridge line between Denver, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

In 1988, the Rio Grande's parent corporation, Rio Grande Industries, purchased Southern Pacific Transportation Company, and as the result of a merger, the larger Southern Pacific Railroad name was chosen for identity. The Rio Grande operated as a separate division of the Southern Pacific, until that company was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. Today, most former D&RGW main lines are owned and operated by the Union Pacific while several branch lines are now operated as heritage railways by various companies.
Item created by: p.amling on 2025-04-24 12:25:07

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