Introduced by Pullman Standard in the mid-1960s, these mini XL hy-cubes were designed for the carriage of appliances. The height allowed the appliances to be stacked three high in the cars. The cars were considered novel at the time and a number of large rail lines from the West and Midwest acquired small fleets.
The upper white band was marked for excessive height. Long ladders and roof walks were eliminated for safety by railroad rules around that time.
I really like these cars !
Replies sorted oldest to newest
Steve,
The cars look amazing, you're one of the best in the business !!!!!
Alex
Back at-cha. 
Let me know when you will be in N-Ville again.
Steve,
Congratulations on another masterpiece. I always have to do a double-take to make sure it isn't 1:1, then look again just to make sure.
B&O 408599 has arrived, safe and sound. It's quite unbelievable, the photographs really don't do you justice - no matter how closely I examine the car, the realism holds up perfectly. I've now come to the conclusion that there is just no point in my trying to weather cars, it's too much work for too little result and it's not a job I enjoy. Henceforth, I will simply ask you to do the important weathering for me and take on only the most rudimentary jobs. I can only recommend that anyone who doesn't have either the knack or the inclination to do the same.
Thank you for what I consider to be a genuine work of art - my favorite... railroad art,
Sam
Gorgeous work, Steve!
Peter
Always loved those cars since I bought a Bachmann version.......yes Bachmann N scale!! Have the big modern look w/o being so long!!
Yours look fantastic.
Access to this requires an OGR Forum Supporting Membership
