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:
1956
Length:
40'6"
Height:
10'6"
Volume:
3898cuft
Road Name:
Reading (RDG)
Class:
XMwa
Ext. Reference:
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:
S
Introduced:
2024
Road Number(s):
18088
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Supplemental:
Supplemental Part:
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. The cars were sold out during the Convention, but if demand is there, an additional run could be commissioned.
(image copyright © Norman Bos; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)