Custom-built by ATSF in 1975, a total of 500 BX-177 boxcars were built at Santa Fe’s car shops in Topeka, KS. Measuring 61’6” in length (66’ 1/2” over the strikers), this icon of beer transportation has proven invaluable to the Santa Fe and then the BNSF. With over 40 years in service and a dozen plus paint schemes between Santa Fe and BNSF, these boxcars are still serving major breweries with pride.

A few notes about the prototype:

• ATSF 621600-622099 (Qty. 500)

• Built at Topeka shops July-Nov. 1975

• ATSF “Super Shock Contol” underframe with Keystone 20” travel Center-of-Car cushion device

• Youngstown (YSD) steel car sides and plug door with 10’-6” opening

• Stanray (SRE) Improved Dreadnaught ends and welded X-panel roof

• Originally equipped with Equipco “ACB” (air cushion) movable bulkheads

• Final (last) insulated cars built by ATSF

• In-service 40+ years

The model is designed based on BX-177 construction drawings from ATSF, YSD and SRE.

Features:

• Decorated with colorful fantasy paint schemes

• Ready to run

• Ultra-fine detail

• Prototypical ride height

• 100-ton Trucks

• 36” metal wheels

• Separately applied cut levers

• Trainline air hoses

• Etched metal cross over platforms