Micro-Trains 983105109 50' Single-Door Boxcar BN NP “Share in Freedom” Weathered 2-Pack N Scale
Micro-Trains 983105109 50' Single-Door Boxcar BN NP “Share in Freedom” Weathered 2-Pack N Scale
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Micro-Trains Burlington Northern “Share in Freedom” Boxcars
Grit & Grime Series • Factory Weathered 2-Pack • N Scale
Add two distinctive pieces of railroad history to your roster with this Micro-Trains Burlington Northern ex-Northern Pacific “Share in Freedom” weathered 2-pack. Part of the Atlas and Micro-Trains Grit & Grime Series, both cars feature professionally applied weathering that captures the faded paint, road dirt, and years of service expected from freight equipment with a long working history.
Quick Specs
| Manufacturer | Micro-Trains |
| Series | Atlas and Micro-Trains Grit & Grime Series |
| Road Name | Burlington Northern, ex-Northern Pacific |
| Road Numbers | 31007 and 31128 |
| Car Type | 50' Boxcars |
| Paint Scheme | “Share in Freedom; US Savings Bonds” |
| Finish | Factory Weathered |
| Package | Two-Car Pack |
| Scale | N Scale |
Product Overview
These 50' boxcars were built for Northern Pacific in the early 1950s and received the special red, white, and blue “Share in Freedom; US Savings Bonds” paint scheme in 1968. Created during an era when railroads frequently carried public-service and patriotic messages, the colorful design turned everyday freight equipment into a moving reminder of national participation and support.
Burlington Northern was formed in 1970 through the merger of Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Chicago Burlington & Quincy, and Spokane Portland & Seattle. Former Northern Pacific freight cars continued operating under their new owner, often retaining earlier paint schemes and markings as they accumulated years of road grime, fading, and general wear.
Burlington Northern later merged with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway in 1995 to form BNSF. These models capture an interesting transitional chapter when older Northern Pacific equipment remained in service beneath the Burlington Northern identity.
With two different road numbers included, this set makes it easy to add variety to a period freight train while preserving the visual connection between the matching cars. The patriotic decoration and realistic weathering create a memorable pair that stands out without appearing freshly painted or display-only.
Atlas and Micro-Trains Grit & Grime Series
The Grit & Grime Series gives freight equipment the lived-in appearance of cars that have spent years working on the railroad. Instead of the clean, uniform finish of a newly delivered model, these boxcars feature factory-applied weathering that suggests faded paint, accumulated dirt, streaking, and the everyday effects of regular service.
The weathering is especially effective on the bold “Share in Freedom” scheme. It softens the bright red, white, and blue decoration and helps the cars blend naturally into a working freight consist while still preserving the distinctive character that makes the prototype so collectible.
Product Features
Why We Love This 2-Pack
The “Share in Freedom” scheme already makes these boxcars historically interesting, but the Grit & Grime treatment gives them an added level of realism. The weathering helps tell the story of former Northern Pacific cars that remained in service through the Burlington Northern era rather than looking like freshly painted commemorative pieces.
We also appreciate that the set includes two individually numbered cars. They can operate together as a distinctive pair, be separated within a longer freight train, or serve as the foundation for a larger collection of weathered transitional-era rolling stock.
Add Patriotic Railroad History with Realistic Road Wear
Bring home this Micro-Trains Burlington Northern “Share in Freedom” weathered 2-pack and add two distinctive Grit & Grime Series boxcars to your N scale roster. With their historic Northern Pacific roots, patriotic decoration, separate road numbers, and realistic factory weathering, these cars are ready to become standout members of a working freight consist or display collection.
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