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Micro-Trains - NSC 03-17 - Boxcar, 60 Foot, High-Cube - N Scale Convention - 839303

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Commissioned ByHouston N-TRAK N Crowd
Production TypeSpecial Run
Stock NumberNSC 03-17
Original Retail Price$32.50
BrandMicro-Trains
ManufacturerMicro-Trains Line
Body StyleMicro-Trains 104 Boxcar 60 Foot High Cube
Prototype VehicleBoxcar, 60 Foot, High-Cube (Details)
Road or Company NameN Scale Convention (Details)
Reporting MarksNDOX
Road or Reporting Number839303
Paint Color(s)Blue
Print Color(s)White
Additional Markings/SloganN To The Future
Coupler TypeMT Magne-Matic Knuckle
Coupler MountTruck-Mount
Wheel TypeInjection Molded Plastic
Wheel ProfileStandard
Release Date2003-01-01
Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)
Model TypeBoxcar
Model Subtype60 Foot
Model VarietyHi-Cube
Prototype RegionNorth America
Prototype EraNA Era V: Modern Diesel (1979 - Present)
Years Produced2003 - Present
Scale1/160
Track GaugeN standard



Specific Item Information: Moon car. Only 150 made.
Model Information: This car was first released in 1998. It is a model of a generic 60 foot boxcar: Riveted Side, Single Sliding Door, High Cube.
Prototype History:
High-Cube boxcars are made by a number of manufacturers. They typically have a 100+ ton car capacity. They feature an inside length of 60-feet; an inside width of 9-feet; and a zero weld protrusion smooth interior wall with an interior height of 13-feet, 1-inch. The cars feature a variety of different door types which are typically 12 feet high. The floor is 4-inches high, composed of 70,000 pound nailable knurled steel. The cars can come with lading strap anchors, floor anchors and 15-inch end of car cushioning.
Road Name History:
A model train show is an event where enthusiasts of all ages can gather to watch, buy, sell and learn about model trains.
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
Item created by: gdm on 2017-07-11 12:07:50. Last edited by Lethe on 2020-05-07 00:00:00

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