SouthWind Models Reading (RDG) Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

SouthWind Models

Manufacturer ID:

SWM-B1

Factory:

Han Shin Models Precision, Korea

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Year/Era:

1952

Length:

40'

Height:

10'

Volume:

3712cuft

Road Name:

Reading (RDG)

Class:

XMU

Model Info

Gauge:

Product Type:

brass

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Notes:

The car came with Taylor Flexible trucks, only seen on the Reading Railroad.

Ed painted the model with Scalecoat II paint and used John Hall #109 Reading decals for box cars of many classes. This particular model was finished up as a XMv class built in 1937. Extra parts added were cut levers and pulling staples.