Rapido 180005-4 1937 AAR 40' Boxcar w/ Square Corner Western Pacific #20081 HO Scale
Rapido 180005-4 1937 AAR 40' Boxcar w/ Square Corner Western Pacific #20081 HO Scale
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Rapido 1937 AAR 40' Boxcar
HO Scale • Square Corner • Single Car
One of North America's most recognizable freight cars returns with exceptional prototype accuracy, fine detailing, and the quality craftsmanship modelers expect from Rapido Trains.
Quick Specs
| Official Product Name | Rapido HO 1937 AAR 40' Boxcar - Square Corner |
| Manufacturer | Rapido Trains |
| SKU | 180005 |
| Scale | HO Scale |
| Prototype | 1937 AAR 40' Boxcar |
| Configuration | Square Corner • Single Car |
Product Overview
The 1937 AAR 40' Boxcar became one of the most successful freight car designs in North American railroad history. Nearly 94,000 examples were constructed for dozens of railroads beginning in 1936, making these cars a familiar sight hauling everything from manufactured goods and paper products to machinery and general merchandise. Thanks to rebuilds, upgrades, and secondhand ownership, many remained in service well into the 1980s.
While built to a common Association of American Railroads (AAR) design, these cars appeared on railroads across the United States and Canada with countless variations in ends, roofs, doors, ladders, brake equipment, and other hardware. Their versatility made them true workhorses that could be found in virtually every type of freight service.
Rapido's highly detailed model faithfully captures the many subtle prototype variations found on these iconic cars. From the correct end styles and roof options to finely rendered underbody details and crisp lettering, these HO Scale models are ideal for steam-era, transition-era, and early diesel-era layouts. Whether operated individually or assembled into longer freight consists, they deliver the outstanding quality and prototype accuracy Rapido is known for.
Product Features
Why We Love This Car
The 1937 AAR boxcar is one of those freight cars that belongs on nearly every steam- or diesel-era layout. Rapido has gone above and beyond by tooling the numerous prototype variations that existed throughout the life of these cars, allowing modelers to build far more authentic freight consists. Combined with crisp lettering, metal wheels, quality couplers, and exceptional detail, these cars look just as impressive operating on the layout as they do displayed in a collection.
Build a More Realistic Freight Fleet
The 1937 AAR Boxcar served railroads across North America for decades, making it one of the most versatile freight cars ever built. Whether you're modeling the late steam era, first-generation diesels, or the early years of modern railroading, these beautifully detailed Rapido boxcars are an excellent addition to any freight roster.
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