Rolling Stock

Boxcar

An enclosed freight car with sliding doors used for general merchandise.

Full Definition

Boxcars are enclosed freight cars with sliding side doors, used for commodities needing protection from weather. They're the most common type of freight car and appear on virtually every railroad. Model boxcars range from basic cars to highly detailed cars with separately applied details, accurate lettering, and correct prototypes.

Examples

•A standard 50-foot boxcar is the most common prototype length

Tips & Best Practices

Weather boxcars for realism - they take heavy abuse in service

Related Terms

Gondola

An open-top freight car with low sides used for bulk materials, scrap, and machinery.

Hopper Car

A freight car with sloped floors and bottom doors for hauling bulk commodities like coal or grain.

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