American Models Reading (RDG) 1944 A.A.R., Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Prototype Info

Style:

1944 A.A.R., steel-sheathed, single-door

Year/Era:

1953

Length:

40'6"

Height:

10'6"

Volume:

3898cuft

Road Name:

Reading (RDG)

Class:

XMwa

Notes:

These were part of the 110-car series of class XMw box cars that the Reading rebuilt starting in 1953. These cars had the large, orange-background "DF" label on them, which indicates that they had the damage-free loading system by Evans Products, Co. installed in them. These rebuilt cars lasted for another 20 years.

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

2024

Road Number(s):

18034

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Supplemental:

General Notes

Supplemental Part:

B.T.S. Part #02602 Laser-cut Roofwalk

Notes:

This was a special run done for the 2024 NASG Convention (one of two cars). What is unique about this model is that the NASG commissioned American Models to design and create the 8-foot, 7-panel Superior door, specifically for this model.