{"product_id":"scaletrains-sxt41797-rivet-counter-n-scale-trinity-60-7500-8-double-plug-door-high-cube-boxcar-gatx-english-door-data-conspicuity-stripes-lrs-130034","title":"ScaleTrains SXT41797 Rivet Counter N Scale Trinity 60' 7500 8' Double-Plug-Door High-Cube Boxcar, GATX\/English Door Data\/Conspicuity Stripes\/LRS 130034","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the late 1990s, Trinity has built over 10,000 60’ Plate F boxcars. Within these many cars are dozens of variations of door sizes, roofs, underframes, and side post arrangements. Today, everything from lumber, steel, beer, and appliances can be seen filling the walls of this staple of modern railroading seen on almost every manifest freight on the rails.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe signature of our \u003cstrong\u003eRivet Counter™\u003c\/strong\u003e brand, our model of the Trinity 7500 High-Cube Boxcar features \u003cstrong\u003erailroad, road number, and era-specific™\u003c\/strong\u003e details including 5 side post variations, 2 horizontal stiffener types, 7 different doors, 5 unique end styles, 5 underframe variations, 10 roof patterns, and 2 truck options depending on the prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=DA4RBBN]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number Specific ScaleTrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-new model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEra: 2021 to present\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeries 130000 to 130339, built 06 to 10\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultiple road numbers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnti-graffiti high reporting mark and numbers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e7 left and 7 right side posts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3-horizontal stiffeners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDouble 8’ plug door\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3 over 2 rail non-terminating ends with vertical section\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8’ double door with enclosed box center sill\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4 3-rib panels over ends and 6 2-rib panels over doors with upstanding flange \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinely detailed brake plumbing, linkage, triple valve, air reservoir, brake cylinder and actuator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrake wheel, stand, and chain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFactory-applied, side and end ladders, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses with silver gladhands\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSemi-scale coupler boxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBody-mounted knuckle couplers – Micro-Trains® compatible molded in a dingy gray\/brown color to represent the color of couplers in service\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eASF Ride Control trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinted reporting mark and road number on all four trucks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e36” machined metal wheels \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFRA-224 yellow conspicuity stripes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeighted to Industry standards for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 55 and 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear jewel box packaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 10”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 11”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=THHQ3J3]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 60’ high cube boxcar has been a common sight on North American rails since the 1970s. Initially, these car types were designed for shuttling auto parts from various suppliers to auto assembly plants. Other common uses for these large boxcars were for transporting finished appliances from the factory to distribution centers. These cars were ideal for larger, lighter items that would traditionally cube out in a smaller 50’ boxcar. Many of these cars were only rated at 70 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDue to the extreme height of these cars, with many reaching 17’ above the railhead, they were given the AAR clearance plate designation of Plate-F. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the late 1990s, a new breed of 60’ boxcar began to appear on the rails. These newer, more robust cars came along with a larger weight potential as well. Because of this, multiple commodities that were previously hauled in smaller 50’ boxcars could now be loaded in these cars, requiring fewer carloads and reducing transportation costs. Common goods that these cars are used for today include lumber, steel, appliances, canned items, and beer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrinity has built over 10,000 of their 60’ high cube Plate-F boxcars in the past 25 years. During these years, multiple variations have rolled out of the factory doors. At this time, we have identified 34 unique body variations! These variations include 8 different door arrangements, 7 different side post arrangements, 5 different ends, 5 different underframes, and 10… yes 10 different roofs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 1998 to 2000, Trinity used a more traditional tubular corner post design at the ends of the cars. We have come to identify these as the “early body”. This design was available in a single 12’ plug door version with 6 side posts on either side of the door or the more common double 8’ plug door arrangement with 5 side posts on either side. All were built with 5 over 4 rib non-terminating ends. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 2001, Trinity revised the design to the “late body” now using a flanged plate corner post that is welded to the side sheet at the ends. This design has been used on all versions built up to today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “late body” cars came in the same plug door arrangements as the early cars which were still the most common but other variants came along. Norfolk Southern received 225 cars with 10’ 6” plug doors. 200 cars with 8’ 2” offset double sliding doors went to the Canadian National. The Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado Railway received cars with 8’ double sliding doors, 10’ plug doors and 12’ sliding doors. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe non-terminating end patterns came in the common 4 over 3 rail design but also a 3 over 2, 3 over 3, and a 4 over 3 with a vertical plate. The 5 over 4 design was only used on the “early body” version cars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe roof variations are unlike anything we have seen before on a boxcar. Most cars came equipped with various patterns of panels with 1, 2, 3, or 4 ribs with upstanding flange seams. Then there are roofs of all X-panels and some that are a mix of X and diagonal panels. Many of the latest-built cars removed the upstanding flange and now have ribbed panels with flat seams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnother variation seen on the Trinity cars is the addition of horizontal stiffeners. These can be seen on cars delivered to BNSF with a single row of stiffeners placed down the middle of the car. Some deliveries of the TTX TBOX boxcars and all of the Laurinburg and Southern GATX boxcars were delivered with 3 rows of stiffeners. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis common and complex car is a staple of modern railroading and is a must-have for any layout set within the last 25 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScaleTrains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964979216664,"sku":"IC-SCTR-SXT41797","price":59.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/7023\/4136\/files\/scaletrains-sxt41797-rivet-counter-n-scale-trinity-60-7500-8-double-plug-door-high-cube-boxcar-gatx-english-data-conspicuity-stripes-lrs-130034-freight-cars-332.jpg?v=1777026324","url":"https:\/\/ictrainsandhobbies.com\/products\/scaletrains-sxt41797-rivet-counter-n-scale-trinity-60-7500-8-double-plug-door-high-cube-boxcar-gatx-english-door-data-conspicuity-stripes-lrs-130034","provider":"InterCity Trains and Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}