CNJ / CRP Box Car Info

[Anonymous]

Hi, I'm looking for prototype info on CNJ /CRP Pullman green box cars in the 22481 - 22500 series. In particular, I'm looking for letteing info for the sides and ends. Any magazine ever have this series covered? Other sources I may find this info?? Tx. Gerry

[Anonymous]

Gerry--

Champ Decals made lettering sets for these cars in HO and O, sets HB-25 and OB-25, although I believe they are long out of production. Lettering diagrams are contained in Champ's "Freight Car Lettering Plan Book No. 2", which is still available in hobby shops.

--John

[VinceJLee]

Gerry:

Railway Prototype Cyclopedia Volume 6 (published 2001) has a high quality photo of # 22481 on page 14 as part of an extensive study of BX boxcars of many roads.

Vince Lee

[Anonymous]

Express box cars are very interesting yet seldom modeled subjects. Morning Sun Books CNJ/LV Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment by Craig T. Bossler shows two nice views of CNJ express boxcars in the pullman green/gold lettering. Champ HB-25 should still be available, I ordered mine to do just such a car a few months ago. I'm using a Branchline 40' boxcar with the 10' height. Don't forget to include the train air line on the ends, and the extra railing by the door. Happy modeling, Jack.

[HoboPiker]

Recently found an HO CNJ/CRP express boxcar decal set made for Tom's Model Trains. This set contains enough material to do six cars. Upon receiving a set it was compared to photos of the prototype cars. Results are very pleasing. A plus is the dedicated service markings are included. View this set at

[HoboPiker]

View this set at www toms model trains dot net.

[7j43k]

I would think this photo from the Fallen Flags website might be useful:

 

 

 

Ed