Model Railroading > AM's newest boxcar

Today's shopping spree at Lombard Hobbies consisted of the purchase of two Aurora Miniatures' Gunderson/Greenbrier 6276 50' boxcars.  Perhaps a quick review is in order: out of the box I didn't notice any defects, broken parts, etc. Both cars weigh in at 4.36 ounces and all couplers (which are plastic) perfectly matched the Kadee height gauge. The all-metal wheels were properly gauged as well. The blue roller bearings on the ends of the axles rotate; however I believe this also adds some resistance to the car's ability to roll more freely. The roof design is prototype as well with those unusual dimples. Overall they'll be a nice addition to my modern-era collection!

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Are these the same as the Exact rail cars, or different? 

I'm thinking of getting a few. Not that I need more boxcars, but you can never have enough. LOL. 

Mike ONeill
Parker, CO

mcdeo Wrote:
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> Are these the same as the Exact rail cars, or
> different? 
>
> I'm thinking of getting a few. Not that I need
> more boxcars, but you can never have enough.
> LOL. 

I was wondering the same thing just a moment ago!!  And what is the prupose of those dimples anyway??

RR

Thank you for the "heds up' on the cars. I appreciate the photos as well.

Way past my modeling period but they look nice.

These look really nice. Almost tempted to pick up a few.

Posted from iPhone

ExactRail's are models of the Trinity prototype, these are Gunderson. Small differences between the two.


mcdeo Wrote:
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> Are these the same as the Exact rail cars, or
> different? 
>
> I'm thinking of getting a few. Not that I need
> more boxcars, but you can never have enough.
> LOL. 

Thank you. Good to know, ordering now...

Mike ONeill
Parker, CO

I've also got several (TTX/UCRY) coming from Canada at the moment... Dang signature required for delivery.... I'll get them from the local P.O. this Sat. Thanks for the teaser pics!

~ Mr. MRL