model railroader magazine anniversary cars

[Anonymous]

Can anyone assist me in acquiring Model Railroader anniversary cars ? I already have boxcars for 1934-1984 and 1934-1999. I dont know how many more were released but believe others are available. Any and all info-suggestion greatly appreciated
Keep On Trackin
Rudy Montreal Canada

[thirdrail1]

So far as I know, commemorative cars were issued for 25 years, 40 years, 50 years, 60 years, and 65 years in HO. They were issued in N starting at 40 years. Try eBay.

[Anonymous]

Gregg,
Thanks for info - on my way to eBay as suggested - wish me luck
Rudy

[CNJ831]

Gregg is correct on the dates of the MR Anniversary cars but let me offer some further insight.

Obviously the oldest car is Mantua's 1959 model (25th Anniversary) but it's not all that rare and does come up regularly on eBay. The most difficult of the set to locate in good condition is the 1974 (40th Anniversary) car. This one had an inferior paint job and typically shows a great deal of wear unless it's never been removed from the box. It also doesn't seem to have been as popular as the others and is seen much less often for sale. This car is likewise reputed to come in two different base colors (red and orange), although this may be the result of the paint fading. You can see a small photo of all the anniversary HO boxcars on page 46 of MR's March 2000 issue - together with the MR&T loco and caboose I operate with them.

There are also other anniversary items. For MR's 40th Ulrich issued an anniversary tractor-trailer truck in HO. More recently, ConCor did a similar vehicle for the 65th. First Gear produced an O-scale box-truck too, I think for the 60th. There's even an extremely rare 65th Anniversary lapel pin!

John

[Anonymous]

Hey John,
Thanks for info re M.R. anniversary cars - your description of cars will make my search that much more easier - Regards
Rudy