The Supply Car Northern Pacific (NP) Truss-rod, Wood-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
The Supply Car
Manufacturer ID:
1001
Factory:
Lake Junction Models, USA
Prototype Info
Style:
truss-rod, wood-sheathed, single-door
Year/Era:
1913
Length:
40'
Height:
8'8"
Volume:
3020cuft
Road Name:
Northern Pacific (NP)
Notes:
This kit represents the NP's road number range of #39500 through 40989 and 21500 through 23999. There were nearly 2,500 of these cars built. These models have a radial roof, a short fishbelly underframe, 6-foot wide doors, and K brakes with a vertical brake staff.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Product Type:
wood kit, laser-cut
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
included
Product Review:
S Gaugian, May 2013
(image copyright © Bob Hogan; used by permission)
The finished model.
(image copyright © Bob Hogan; used by permission)
The model built and ready for the paint shop. This photo helps you identify which parts were wood, styrene, or metal.