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Micro-Trains - NSC 96-41 - Boxcar, 2-Axle, Hbils-vy - Rio Grande - 3-Pack

3  of these sold for an average price of: 48.3048.303 of these sold for an average price of: 48.30
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Production TypeSpecial Run
Stock NumberNSC 96-41
Original Retail Price$45.00
BrandMicro-Trains
ManufacturerMicro-Trains Line
Body StyleMicro-Trains Body Style Assortment
Prototype VehicleBoxcar, 2-Axle, Hbils-vy (Details)
Road or Company NameRio Grande (Details)
Reporting MarksD&RGW
Road or Reporting Number3-Pack
Paint Color(s)Various
Print Color(s)Various
Coupler TypeMT Magne-Matic Knuckle
Coupler MountTruck-Mount
Wheel TypeInjection Molded Plastic
Wheel ProfileDeep Flange
MultipackYes
Multipack Count3
Multipack ID Number96-41
Release Date1996-01-01
Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)
Model TypeMixed
Model SubtypeSpecial Run
Prototype RegionEurope
Prototype EraEU Epoch V (1985 - 2000)
Scale1/160



Specific Item Information: Denver & Rio Grande Western boxcar set commemorating the 4th Annual N-Scale Collector's Convention held on June 19-23, 1996, in Denver, Colorado. Housed in a hinged, clear, hard plastic "tackle box" style package, each model bears 4th Collector Convention Denver, CO" text,
Prototype History:
Sliding wall wagon with special advertising design.
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.

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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: nscalemodeler160 on 2016-04-14 04:04:34. Last edited by Lethe on 2020-05-07 00:00:00

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