N-SCALE 40' PS-1 BOXCAR "NMRA 1935 - 1985" #50 SPECIAL RUN Micro-Train NSC 85-02

Description: N-SCALE 40' PS-1 BOXCAR "NMRA 1935 - 1985" #50 SPECIAL RUN Micro-Train NSC 85-02 NEW. Milwaukee NMRA 50th Anniversary Convention. BRAND NEW UNUSED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC BOX, MAGNE-MATIC KNUCKLE COUPLERS. USPS postal fees are up substantially! To save you shipping costs, I will combine multi-purchases into one package! IF YOU WANT CREDIT FOR SAVINGS ON SHIPPING FROM COMBINED PURCHASES Don’t use phone apt because it automatically pays for item and shipping! Payment precludes saving on shipping. USE A DESK OR LAPTOP COMPUTER! Buy, BUT DO NOT PAY! When you are through buying, message me and ask for invoice for combined purc hases at actual cost to ship. SEE PICTURES OF THIS ITEM ABOVE AND MICRO TRAIN LINES STOCK PHOTO AND PROTOTYPE DATA BELOW N Scale - Micro-Trains - NSC 85-02 - Boxcar, 40 Foot, PS-1 - NMRA - 50 Commissioned ByNMRAProduction TypeSpecial RunStock NumberNSC 85-02BrandMicro-TrainsManufacturerMicro-Trains LineBody StyleMicro-Trains 020 Boxcar 40 Foot PS-1Prototype VehicleBoxcar, 40 Foot, PS-1 (Details)Road or Company NameNMRA (Details)Reporting MarksNMRARoad or Reporting Number50Paint Color(s)GoldPrint Color(s)BlackAdditional Markings/SloganCelebrating 50 Years Of Model Railroading 1935 - 1985Coupler TypeMT Magne-Matic KnuckleCoupler MountTruck-MountWheel TypePlastic Wheels With Steel AxleWheel ProfileStandardRelease Date1985-01-01Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)Model TypeBoxcarModel Subtype40 FootModel VarietySteel, PS-1Prototype RegionNorth AmericaPrototype EraNA Era III: Transition (1939 - 1957)Scale1/160Track GaugeN standard Specific Item Information: Milwaukee NMRA 50th Anniversary Convention. Model Information: This is Micro-Trains first body style. It was introduced in 1972. Its is a model of a Pullman-Standard PS-1 boxcar from circa 1957. Micro-Trains does not market it as a PS-1 so as to allow themselves some latitude so they can use this car to model non-PS prototypes. Hundreds of different releases have used this body style in various paint schemes and road names. They are equipped with 6' sliding doors, either Youngstown (4/5/4 rib pattern) or Superior (7 panels). It is not a model of a "modern" steel boxcar as the length (40 foot) and the roofwalk are more typical of the transition era (1939 - 1957). In 2019, Micro-Trains started releasing this model with new body-mounted couplers attached to a new underframe. Prototype History: The 40' Boxcar is widely known as one of the most popular freight cars used by railroads as they transitioned from steam to diesel. In particular the Pullman Standard or PS-1 design was one of the most popular and was widely used by North American railroads. These boxcars were built beginning in 1947 and share the same basic design, with certain elements such as door size, door style or roof type varying among the different railroads and production years. When production of these cars ceased in 1963, over 100,000 had been produced. So just what is a PS-1? Well the simple answer is it is any boxcar built by Pullman Standard from 1947 on. The design changed over the years – sometimes subtly, sometimes for customer request, and sometimes in a larger way. In general, most PS-1’s built from 1947 to 1961 share the same dimensions and basic construction techniques. These cars all had a length of 40′, a height of 10’5″ or 10’6″, welded sides and ends and roof of Pullman’s own design. The greatest variation was in the size and style of doors used. Pullman Standard also offered 50′ and later 60′ boxcars – also with the PS-1 designation. Road Name History: The National Model Railroad Association, Inc. advances the global scale model railroading community through education, advocacy, standards, and social interaction. The National Model Railway Association is an organization focused on the model railroading hobby. It was founded in 1935. It is organized into 18 regions and 150 divisions. Most of the divisions hold regular meetings featuring interesting and informative presentations on subjects ranging from "how-to" clinics to prototype railroad slide presentations. Many also have a regular newsletter for members. The NMRA organizes a national convention once per year. The location moves from year to year. The conventions offer unique special run cars to attendees. Brand/Importer Information: Micro-Trains is the brand name used by both Kadee Quality Products and Micro-Trains Line. For a history of the relationship between the brand and the two companies, please consult our Micro-Trains Collector's Guide. Manufacturer Information: Micro-Trains Line split off from Kadee Quality Products in 1990. Kadee Quality Products originally got involved in N-Scale by producing a scaled-down version of their successful HO Magne-Matic knuckle coupler system. This coupler was superior to the ubiquitous 'Rapido' style coupler due to two primary factors: superior realistic appearance and the ability to automatically uncouple when stopped over a magnet embedded in a section of track. The success of these couplers in N-Scale quickly translated to the production of trucks, wheels and in 1972 a release of ready-to-run box cars. Micro-Trains Line Co. split off from Kadee in 1990 to form a completely independent company. For this reason, products from this company can appear with labels from both enterprises. Due to the nature of production idiosyncrasies and various random factors, the rolling stock from Micro-Trains can have all sorts of interesting variations in both their packaging as well as the products themselves. When acquiring an MTL product it is very important to understand these important production variations that can greatly enhance (or decrease) the value of your purchase. Please consult our Micro-Trains Collector's Guide

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