40' 1937 AAR Box Car
Prototype Information
The 1937 AAR 40′ boxcar is an iconic design, marking a turning point in railroad history by standardizing freight car production. Its development was driven by economic pressures during the 1930s, as railroads sought cost-effective solutions through standardized manufacturing. This approach not only reduced production expenses but also streamlined maintenance and operations.
Key specifications of the 1937 AAR boxcar include:
Interior Dimensions: Length: 40 feet, 6 inches, Height: 10 feet, 0 inches, Capacity: 3,700 cubic feet
Design Features: Dreadnaught ends, Straight-panel “Murphy” roof, 50-ton trucks with cast sideframes
Variations of the design, such as NSC-2 and Deco ends, added diversity while maintaining the core standardized features. These boxcars were immensely versatile, handling a wide range of freight and remaining in active service across North America from the late 1930s through the 1970s. Their widespread use underscores their role in shaping mid-20th-century railroading.
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Intermountain HO 40′ 1937 AAR Box Car Atlantic Coast Line
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Intermountain HO 40′ 1937 AAR Box Car Baltimore & Ohio “Deco Ends”
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Intermountain HO 40′ 1937 AAR Box Car Norfolk Southern
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Intermountain HO 40′ 1937 AAR Box Car Virginian
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified 1937 AAR Box Car Erie
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified 1937 AAR Box Car Erie Lackawanna
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified 1937 AAR Box Car Gulf Mobile & Ohio
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified 1937 AAR Box Car Indiana Harbor Belt
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified 1937 AAR Box Car Missouri Pacific “Route of the Eagles”
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified 1937 AAR Box Car Santa Fe “Billboard”
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified 1937 AAR Box Car Santa Fe “The Scout for Economy Travel West”
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified 1937 AAR Box Car Southern
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified 1937 AAR Box Car Southern “Billboard”
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified 1937 AAR Box Car Toledo Peoria & Western
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified AAR Box Car Improved Dreadnaught Ends Delaware & Hudson
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Intermountain HO 40′ Modified AAR Box Car Improved Dreadnaught Ends Erie Lackawanna
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Red Caboose HO 40′ 1937 AAR Box Car Southern Pacific
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Red Caboose HO 40′ 1937 AAR Double Door Box Car Atlantic Coast Line
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Red Caboose HO 40′ 1937 AAR Double Door Box Car Illinois Central
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