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Uncataloged RailKing O Gauge 50' Double Door Plugged Boxcar Announced
April 19, 2022 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced an exclusive RailKing O Gauge 50' Double Door Plugged Boxcar in distinctive Northern Alberta Railways livery for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer E-Z Catch Train Shop of Staten Island, New York. The boxcar will be offered in two different car numbers and available in very limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis beginning in July 2022. Item No. 30-71103 Northern Alberta Railways 50' Double Door Plugged Boxcar Item No. 30-71104 Northern Alberta Railways 50' Double Door Plugged Boxcar ABOUT THE 50' DOUBLE DOOR PLUGGED BOXCAR While usually referred to as an insulated boxcar, the prototype for this car, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), is technically a bunkerless refrigerator car, class RBL. Built by Evans Products Company at Blue Island, Illinois from 1969-1977, these cars were designed for shipments that need protection from temperature extremes but do not require refrigeration. They have hardwood floors and at least 3" of insulation on their sides, ends, and roofs. Produce is a common cargo. The cars’ length and wide 16’ door openings have also made them popular with plywood and lumber shippers. In contrast with typical sliding doors, the plug doors on these cars are pulled into the door opening when the door is latched. This produces a nearly watertight and airtight seal, protecting the load and helping to keep a more constant inside temperature. A cushioned underframe also helps protect the load from shock, hence the "DF" (for "damage-free") logo found on some of these cars. Evans Products built nearly 4.400 of these cars, selling or leasing them to a large number of North American railroads and private owners. Although the last of these cars are nearing the end of their allowable 40-year service life, they can still be found in U.S. freight trains today. ORDER DIRECTLY VIA EMAIL OR PHONE FROM: E-Z Catch Train Shop www.e-zcatch.com |
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