Branchline Trains is happy to announce a new series of limited run paint schemes
on both Blueprint and Yardmaster Series freight cars. These cars will be produced
one time only, and will be made only to order - you must reserve ahead an order
with your dealer to get them! They will feature colorful unique graphics and special
labeling.
BLUEPRINT
SERIES CARS:
Burlington
- HO 40' AAR BOXCAR - 6' DOOR
The CB&Q started repainting its boxcars in this Chinese red scheme around
1958. These bright red cars stood out from the crowd of boxcar red cars and became
a favorite with railroad enthusiasts nationwide.This car features the "Way
of the Zephyrs" slogan on one side and "Everywhere West" on the
other, and includes the white bars on either side of the herald used on cars painted
in this scheme between 1958 and 1965. Available in singles and four packs.
HO
40' AAR BOXCAR 6' DOOR CB&Q
Single Car BRA 9001 $15.98
Four Pack BRA 90014 $63.92
Tidewater
Southern - HO 50' PLUG DOOR BOXCAR
The Tidewater Southern was originally built as an interurban (trolley) line between
Stockton and Fresno California. It was taken over by the Western Pacific in 1917.
In 1957 the TS bought a group of 100 50' plug door boxcars from Pacific Car &
Foundry. They were painted in the WP-inspired "Feather" paint scheme
and used in canned goods service. Available in singles and four packs.
HO
50' PD BOXCAR TIDEWATER SOUTHERN
Single Car BRA 9002 $15.98
Four Pack BRA 90024 $63.92
YARDMASTER
SERIES:
Maine
Central - HO 40' BOXCAR
The Maine Central started painting its boxcars green with yellow-gold lettering
starting in the mid 1950's. This classic scheme has long been a favorite with
modelers.This car is lettered for news print service. In addition, one car in
the four pack will feature brakeman's chalk markings based on prototype photos.
Available in singles and four packs
HO
40' BOXCAR MAINE CENTRAL
Single Car BRA 9003 $10.98
Four Pack BRA 90034 $43.92
Tennessee
Alabama & Georgia - HO 40' BOXCAR
The TA&G ran from Chattanooga, TN to Gasden, AL (near Birmingham). In the
1960's it bought a number of second-hand boxcars and painted them blue with yellow
lettering and a large tag emblem. Available in singles and four packs.
HO
40' BOXCAR TENNESSEE ALABAMA & GEORGIA
Single Car BRA 9004 $10.98
Four Pack BRA 90044 $43.92
