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
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
ATW 3603 appears to have been built by either FMC or Pacific Car & Foundry.Mechanical Designation XPAAR Car Type Code A406Inside Length 52 ft 06 inInside Height 10 ft 07 inInside Width 09 ft 06 inSide Door Height 10 ft 01 inSide Door Width 16 ft 00 inPlate Clearance CCubic Ft Capacity 5307 cu ftOutside Length 58 ft 04 inOutside Extreme Height 15 ft 06 inOutside Extreme Width 10 ft 00 inHeight of Extreme Width 14 ft 09 inUpper Eaves Height 14 ft 09 inUpper Eaves Width 09 ft 09 inLower Eaves Height 00 ft 00 inLower Eaves Width 00 ft 00 inMax Weight on Rail 220000 lbs.Tare Weight 66600 lbs.Load Limit 153400 lbs.Door Type Double Plug Doors, staggeredFloor Type Nailable Steel (includes alternate wood and steel floor)Fittings Anchor, Lading Strap
AAR Car Type Code A605Inside Length 60 ft 09 inInside Height 11 ft 06 inInside Width 09 ft 06 inSide Door Height 10 ft 04 inSide Door Width 10 ft 00 inPlate Clearance ECubic Ft Capacity 6637 cu ftOutside Length 69 ft 02 inOutside Extreme Height 15 ft 05 inOutside Extreme Width 10 ft 08 inHeight of Extreme Width 13 ft 06 inUpper Eaves Height 15 ft 03 inUpper Eaves Width 09 ft 06 inLower Eaves Height 00 ft 00 inLower Eaves Width 00 ft 00 inMax Weight on Rail 286000 lbs.Tare Weight 79000 lbs.Load Limit 207000 lbs.Door Type Single Plug doors, centeredFloor Type Wood
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