HO Scale Rolling Stock

Beginning in the 1960's, automakers approached rail carriers with the desire for larger freight cars to transport parts from suppliers to manufacturing centers.  In response, the 60' auto parts boxcar was introduced, carrying a wide variety of...

The 1937 AAR 40' boxcar is widely accepted as the freight car design that ushered in mass standardization of railroad rolling stock.With production numbers in the tens of thousands, these cars were seen in all types of service throughout North America...