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Freight Cars - Autorack Articles

Auto-Max Bigger is Better

To be able to efficiently move both sedan as well as SUV automobiles, the Gunderson company designed and built the tri-level, secure automobile transport cars. It has adjustable loading racks. The article includes prototype photos and scale drawings.

How I Built an S Scale Autorack Car

The author describes how he scratchbuilt this three-level automobile carrier car.

Improving the Con-Cor Auto Rack

Improving the Con-Cor auto rack model because it sits too high above the trucks.

Lionel O-27 Car Hauler Remarkably Perfect for Use With S Gauge Trains

The author describes how he modifies this Lionel car to make a reasonably accurate S-scale model. Includes construction photos.

Modeling an Auto Loading Facility

Many prototype photos set mostly in the 1960s. The article shows how cars were transported and loaded. There is an aerial photo of the Bain auto loading facility. A trackplan of this facility is also included.

Modernize a Bachmann 89-foot Auto Transporter

The author describes how he improved and modernized the Bachmann auto transporter car to better fit in the 1970s or 80s. Includes prototype photos of many railroads' cars.