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Boston & Maine (BM) U.S.R.A. Rebuilt Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

4-9703

Prototype Info

Style:

U.S.R.A. rebuilt steel-sheathed, single-door

Year/Era:

1983

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Boston & Maine (BM)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1984

Road Number(s):

9703

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

This model was produced by Fundimensions, a division of CPG Products Corp, itself owned by General Mills, who owned the Lionel brand name at the time.


(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

4-9708

Prototype Info

Style:

U.S.R.A. rebuilt steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Height:

10'6"

Volume:

4954cuft

Road Name:

Conrail (CR)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1984

Road Number(s):

9708

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

This model was produced by Fundimensions, a division of CPG Products Corp, itself owned by General Mills, who owned the Lionel brand name at the time.


(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

10077

Prototype Info

Style:

U.S.R.A. rebuilt steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

fantasy: A.C. Gilbert

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1984

Qty Made:

100

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

This Gilbert Birthday/Anniversary car was produced using an overstock of the 1981 NASG #0700 by Lionel. It was produced by Walt Danylak who operated G&W Models. According to an article by Doug Peck titled "The NASG American Flyer Car Projects" in NASG's The Dispatch, June 2007 issue, there were 100 or less made.


 (image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Each side is decorated differently.

(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

4-9706

Prototype Info

Style:

U.S.R.A. rebuilt steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Height:

10'6"

Volume:

4954cuft

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1984

Road Number(s):

9706

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

Gray and red/orange body color, with "Pacemaker" slogan. This model was produced by Fundimensions, a division of CPG Products Corp, itself owned by General Mills, who owned the Lionel brand name at the time.


(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

4-9705

Prototype Info

Style:

U.S.R.A. rebuilt steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Height:

10'6"

Volume:

4954cuft

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1984

Road Number(s):

9705

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

This model was produced by Fundimensions, a division of CPG Products Corp, itself owned by General Mills, who owned the Lionel brand name at the time.


(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

4-9707

Prototype Info

Style:

U.S.R.A. rebuilt steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Height:

10'6"

Volume:

4954cuft

Road Name:

Railbox (RBOX)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1984

Road Number(s):

9707

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

This model was produced by Fundimensions, a division of CPG Products Corp, itself owned by General Mills, who owned the Lionel brand name at the time.


(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

4-9704

Prototype Info

Style:

U.S.R.A. rebuilt steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'6"

Height:

10'6"

Volume:

4954cuft

Road Name:

Southern Railway (SOU)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1984

Road Number(s):

9704

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

This model was produced by Fundimensions, a division of CPG Products Corp, itself owned by General Mills, who owned the Lionel brand name at the time.


(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
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