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Boxcar Identification for Build

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Boxcar Identification for Build
Posted by TheBAYline on Friday, January 17, 2014 5:54 PM

I was wondering if I could get some help identifying these boxcars so I can look up some specs for a possible kitbash. No one seems to have one of these in N scale, but they are quite common in paper service to the St. Pete Times! 

All I know is that this one is a 52'6" 5307 cu. ft. Double Door Boxcar, and I can't seem to find the builder!

I know next to nothing about these next ones, other than it is NOT excess height, but appears to be 60' in length.

Any information on these cars is much appreciated!

-Christian

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Posted by zstripe on Friday, January 17, 2014 6:10 PM

Christian,

This site shows N-scale 50ft rib side plug door boxcars and who has them. I don't believe it says who made the prototype though:

http://www.thefind.com/search?query=N-scale+50ft+rib+side+Plug+Boxcar

Frank

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Posted by ericsp on Friday, January 17, 2014 10:41 PM

ATW 3603 appears to have been built by either FMC or Pacific Car & Foundry.
Mechanical Designation            XP
AAR Car Type Code                  A406
Inside Length                          52 ft 06 in
Inside Height                           10 ft 07 in
Inside Width                            09 ft 06 in
Side Door Height                      10 ft 01 in
Side Door Width                       16 ft 00 in
Plate Clearance                       C
Cubic Ft Capacity                      5307 cu ft
Outside Length                         58 ft 04 in
Outside Extreme Height            15 ft 06 in
Outside Extreme Width              10 ft 00 in
Height of Extreme Width            14 ft 09 in
Upper Eaves Height                   14 ft 09 in
Upper Eaves Width                    09 ft 09 in
Lower Eaves Height                    00 ft 00 in
Lower Eaves Width                     00 ft 00 in
Max Weight on Rail                   220000 lbs.
Tare Weight                             66600 lbs.
Load Limit                                153400 lbs.
Door Type                                Double Plug Doors, staggered
Floor Type                                Nailable Steel (includes alternate wood and steel floor)
Fittings                                     Anchor, Lading Strap

 
ATW 120073 appears to have been built by Pullman Standard or Trinity Rail (bought out PS).
Mechanical Designation             XP

AAR Car Type Code                   A605
Inside Length                           60 ft 09 in
Inside Height                            11 ft 06 in
Inside Width                             09 ft 06 in
Side Door Height                       10 ft 04 in
Side Door Width                        10 ft 00 in
Plate Clearance                         E
Cubic Ft Capacity                       6637 cu ft
Outside Length                          69 ft 02 in
Outside Extreme Height             15 ft 05 in
Outside Extreme Width               10 ft 08 in
Height of Extreme Width             13 ft 06 in
Upper Eaves Height                    15 ft 03 in
Upper Eaves Width                     09 ft 06 in
Lower Eaves Height                     00 ft 00 in
Lower Eaves Width                      00 ft 00 in
Max Weight on Rail                    286000 lbs.
Tare Weight                              79000 lbs.
Load Limit                                 207000 lbs.
Door Type                                 Single Plug doors, centered
Floor Type                                 Wood

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