Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroader 1984-06
Articles Listing
Pennsylvania 1893 Heater Boxcar
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1984-06
Page:
88
Author:
Peter Barney
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
Scale:
O
These PRR cars were used to transport perishable items during the winter. A heater under the floor prevented the contents from freezing. The author scratchbuilt his model from wood and plastic details. The article also includes a scaled drawing, model photos, construction detail drawings, and a parts list.