50' Gunderson 5200 Box Car
Prototype Information
The Gunderson 5200 Boxcar hit the rails in the 1970s, bringing durability and versatility to North American freight operations. Built by Gunderson, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, this 50-foot Plate C boxcar packed a 5,200-cubic-foot capacity, making it perfect for hauling large, lightweight loads like paper, lumber, and building materials. Its wide 10 or 12-foot plug or sliding doors made loading and unloading fast and efficient.
Railroads and leasing companies wasted no time adding the Gunderson 5200 to their fleets. Railbox (RBOX), created to address national freight car shortages, ordered large numbers of these boxcars to keep cargo moving smoothly. Major carriers like Burlington Northern (BN) and Southern Pacific (SP) also embraced the 5200, ensuring its widespread use across the continent.
Gunderson built these boxcars to last, and they delivered. Many 5200s stayed in service for decades, handling the demands of cross-country operations without breaking a sweat. Even as newer models rolled out, the 5200’s solid construction and reliability kept it rolling.
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Scale Trains HO ExactRail 50′ Gunderson 5200 Double Door Box Car Burlington Northern
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Scale Trains HO ExactRail 50′ Gunderson 5200 Double Door Box Car Minneapolis Northfield & Southern
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Scale Trains HO ExactRail 50′ Gunderson 5200 Double Door Box Car Southern Pacific “Paper Loading”
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Scale Trains HO ExactRail 50′ Gunderson 5200 Double Door Box Car Southern Pacific “Return to Eugene Oregon”
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