60' ACF Auto Parts Box Car

Prototype Information

The 60-foot ACF auto parts boxcar was built in the early 1960s. It was designed by American Car and Foundry (ACF). The goal was to move large, lightweight car parts like body panels and trim.

These boxcars were longer than standard 40- or 50-foot cars. They had double sliding or plug doors for easy loading. Many included cushion underframes to protect parts during transit.

They helped improve shipping for the auto industry. Railroads like Penn Central, DT&I, and Chessie System used them often. They stayed in service through the 1960s to the 1980s.