{"product_id":"homeshops-rapido-srl2134-ho-scale-pc-f-50-double-door-box-car-south-shore-line-2134","title":"Homeshops \/Rapido SRL2134 HO Scale PC\u0026F 50' Double Door Box Car South Shore Line #2134","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Pictures are sometimes representations, exact road numbers may not be shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ajax-enabled=\"true\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template\" class=\"product-template__container page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid product-single product-single--medium-media\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Limited Edition HO-Scale Rapido Trains PC\u0026amp;F 5317 50' Single Door Box Car painted for freelance model railroad South Ridge Lines!  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDean Freytag's South Ridge Lines is one of five freelance model railroads that make up the Cardinal System.  This railroad was introduced to the hobby over 35 years ago in the April 1989 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman magazine!  The faithfully reproduced red-and-black Cardinal System logo is an eye-catching graphic on this sharp car!  If you want to roster a classy nod to a long-time freelance model railroad concept, this car is a must-have!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Prototype:  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn 1979 Pacific Car \u0026amp; Foundry built 799 50’ exterior post boxcars of either 5241 or 5317 cubic foot capacity (depending on the interior configuration). Boston and Maine received 200, while shortline Berlin Mills Railway (BMS) in New Hampshire leased 399 and Olympic Railroad (OLYR) in Washington state leased 200.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese boxcars came at the end of the Incentive Pier Diem era, a time when\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"html-a xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eshortlines (or investors using shortline reporting marks) bought large numbers of cars for favorable car hire rates. This car is known as the “Berlin Mills Boxcar” because of the iconic paint scheme on the largest batch of cars. It also has a distinct look amongst the sea of IPD boxcars from the late 70’s, owing to its uncommon flat roof and large end ribs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt Date: 7-1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rapido Trains HO scale PC\u0026amp;F 5317 boxcar features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately scaled from prototype measurements and photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull underbody brake rigging and detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree door styles as appropriate for each fleet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied coupler cut levers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate door tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed Rapido semi-scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled 70 ton trucks with turned metal 33” wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Homeshops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233797689619,"sku":"SRL2134","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9283\/4323\/files\/HomeshopsSRL.png?v=1780414248","url":"https:\/\/southeasthobbies.com\/products\/homeshops-rapido-srl2134-ho-scale-pc-f-50-double-door-box-car-south-shore-line-2134","provider":"SoutheastHobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}