Introduction

Moloco 51001 HO Scale PCF 50′ RBL Boxcar (5-72 EL Leased) NIRX

The entire upper body of the boxcar was riveted together from the bottom sill up, in the 6+5 R pattern. Whereas the underframe was fully welded. These were insulated, had proven 20-inch cushioned underframes, usually Hydra-Cushion cushioning devices. Many types and configurations and combinations of loaders were used as per customer specifications, but these specifically had Moveable Bulkheads, or DF-B loaders.

EL leased cars were assigned to a National Pool for General Foods. Leased from North American Car Company, reporting marks NIRX.

Design features faithfully rendered in the assembled car

• Overhanging Stanray roof or Pullman-Standard roof with CORRECT Roofwalk and crossover platform types for each roadname
• Perfect to prototype PCF versions of Stanray R3-4 riveted ends, with separate roofwalk end bracket
• Usual lettering differences per car number apply where they occur
• NEW car sides PCFsignature rivetted, with PCF style ladders, with specific prototype door stops, door gussets and sill design
• Accurate Moloco’s cushioned draft gear coupler boxes
• Specific cushioning devices and associated underframe layout and details dependent on roadname, including another first for moloco, Delivery as well as Rebuild style underframes
• NEW MOLOCO 70t Roller Bearing trucks, Ride-Control, Barber or National style trucks matching protoype applications
• Rubber airhoses the first in the industry by Moloco