40'
Single Door (9’ wide) Box
GN
Car Series:
39700-39749
Model Manufacturer and description (HO Scale only):
Red Caboose ACF Single Door Boxcar
Details
West 50' Insulated Box
[I used a former Front Range kit to build this model but the model is no longer
available.]
Modeling
Notes:
Red Caboose ACF Single Door Boxcar - Make recessed roof by adding .020
styrene strip at top of ends before gluing on roof. Scratch build 9” Superior
door with styrene sheet and strips.
Modify side sills and door guides.
Details
West 50' Insulated Box - Remove 10' scale feet from model, reattach two
sections, and add a scratch build 9' Superior door, modify bottom side sill
(refer to photos).
Prototype Paint Color:
Glacier Green
Recommended Decals:
Microscale 87-996 and 87-926 or Champ SRS-515
Page Reference:
Book 1, Page 50
GN Photo Archive, Vol 2, Page 121
GNRHS Reference Sheet 147
Revised
8/6/01
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