Description
In 2012, BNSF acquired close to 600 Gunderson 7538 High Capacity box cars. Four years later, TTX Corporation placed orders for a similar 7550 box car. At this time, they have over 4,000 cars in their fleet with more cars ordered. With a gross rail load capacity of 286,000, these cars can carry a wide variety of products such as paper and bulk items. While they look similar in appearance, the 7550 and 7538 have a few unique differences. The 7550 features “grid sides” and double plug doors. The 7538 has a single plug door and a unique door step, just below the left side of the door opening. With both companies operating large fleets, these cars are sure to be seen in large manifests, short lines and on sidings throughout North America.
Features:
- All New Tooling!
- Fine scale detail
- Metal wheelsets and axles
- Single or double plug door as per the prototype
- Roof with 3 Stanray X-panels and 3 diagonal center panels
- Separately applied etched metal crossover platform and coupler cut lever
- Crisp, accurate lettering and paint details
- Era: 2012 - Present
Details
Store Location: |
P# 237 / Aisle 10B |
Scale: |
N Scale |
Road Name: |
BNSF |
Road Number: |
761451 |
Customer Reviews
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Atlas Master Gunderson 7538 Box Car BNSF 761451
Atlas hit it out of the park with this one. The detail is incredible and the couplers are Micro-Trains clones. The car even has metal crossover platforms. This car rivals the best Micro-Trains offerings at just a little higher price. The only negative i could find is that with the trucks installed, the car tends to wobble a lot. I solved that problem with some washers made out of styrene sheet and placed under the head of the bolster pin. This is one great car !
