Between 1929 and 1930, various builders such as Canadian Car & Foundry, Eastern Car Company, and National Steel Car Corporation built 7,500 50-ton steel Minibox boxcars for the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Minibox was somewhat of a transition between the later version of the ARA 1923 and ARA 1932 design boxcar. Lasting in revenue freight service until 1983, these unique boxcars were mostly scrapped, however a few were sold to Pacific Great Eastern, and later used as BC Rail Maintenance of Way cars. The remaining cars that were not sold were used for various non-revenue maintenance tasks, like icicle breaking, tool cars, and storage until 1993.
Product Title: Atlas 20007908 BRITISH COLUMBIA BC 40' Minibox Boxcar Master #993020 HO Scale
Manufacturer: Atlas
Scale: HO
Condition: Item Condition: C-10, Box Condition P-10
Operational Status: This item is assumed to be fully operational according to the manufacturer's specifications.
TCA Condition/Grading Standards: C-10: Mint—Brand New: all original; unused and unblemished.
TCA Box Grading Standards: P-10: Mint—Brand New: Complete and all original as manufactured and unused.
Photos: See photos
Manufacturer Information:
Features:
- Ice Breakers (where appropriate)
- Lumber Door End (where appropriate)
- Youngstown style Door
- Separately Applied ladders and brake details
Prototype History: