40' Association of American Railroads (AAR) Modernized 1948 Boxcar -- Santa Fe #35120 (Mineral Red, white; Large Logo, "Ship and Travel..." Slog

Add authentic equipment to operations from the 1960s to 1980s with WalthersMainline 40' Association of American Railroads (AAR) 40' Modernized 1948 Boxcars. Built by the thousands after WWII, most had lots of life left in them when new safety standards were adopted in the mid-1960s to eliminate most freight car running boards. Many roads opted for inexpensive upgrades to bring the cars into compliance, installing short ladders on the A end, while retaining the longer ladder, high brake wheel and a single roof-mounted grab iron on the B end. Running into the 1980s in regular service, some were later reassigned to maintenance-of-way work. Features of these HO models include: One-time run of thes roadnumbers - order now, limited quantity available! Fits 1960s to 1980s operations Based on cars rebuilt to comply with updated safety standards featuring: No running board or mounts on roof Tall ladders at B (brake wheel) end Short lad