YesterYear Models - UNKNOWN - Boxcar, 40 Foot, AAR 1937 - Rio Grande - 1
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.
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.
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.
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on 2025-04-24 12:25:07
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