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Prototype photos of a National Steel "Jumbo" boxcar?

I am looking for other prototype photos of this car built by National Steel Car company.

NSC Jumbo Boxcar

The National Steel Car Company Jumbo Box car exceeds Plate F clearance and is the latest design that meets industry standards for the shipment of auto parts or other general commodities. With a gross rail load of 286,000 pounds, this car features a welded all-steel, external post construction. Boasting an interior length of 86½ feet, a width of 8 feet, 7 inches and a ceiling height of 15 feet, 4 inches, it has an interior storage capacity that tops out at a stunning 11,384 cubic feet. In addition, there are four rows of rub rails and a nailable steel floor capable of supporting a 50,000-pound forklift (front axle) load. Also provided are seven rack spacers. An important feature is the "zero-protrusion" smooth interior walls that help reduce damage to the load.

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Proto48PatrickOGR Forum Member

That description is not of the FBOX car pictured.

are you looking for this?

http://www.progressiverailroad...CABO-NSC-AUTOPRT.jpg

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Originally Posted by Proto48Patrick:

That description is not of the FBOX car pictured.

are you looking for this?

http://www.progressiverailroad...CABO-NSC-AUTOPRT.jpg

The photo is from the NSC website. Your photo appears to be the correct length for this jumbo car.

Proto48PatrickOGR Forum Member

If you email National Steel car, they might provide you with some drawings.

falconserviceOGR Forum Member

Which railroads operate the NSC 86' Box Cars the most?

They are not common on the CN/GTW line in Michigan.

The newest 86' boxcars on the trains they operate were built by Trinity RailCar.

Andrew

techieOGR Forum Member

NSC is a nice outfit to deal with. contact them and discuss your project. I think you will not be disappointed.

Proto48PatrickOGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by falconservice:

Which railroads operate the NSC 86' Box Cars the most?

They are not common on the CN/GTW line in Michigan.

The newest 86' boxcars on the trains they operate were built by Trinity RailCar.

Andrew

Andrew,

Im not even sure if these cars are in production.

Where along the GTW line do you live. Im originally Kalamazoo born and spent a lot of time at Schoolcraft

Patrick

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