Athearn BNSF Auto-Max Freight Car 314324
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
Gunderson
The build date, if printed on the model.
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The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Contemporary (2005 - Present)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
2000s
1990s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
140'
Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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Volume or weight capacity markings as labeled on the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. CUFT 3000).
Allowed types:
• CUFT (Cubic Feet)
• CAPY (Nominal Capacity)
• LDLMT (Load Limit)
• LTWT (Light Weight)
• GRL (Gross Rail Load)
• MAX WGT (Max Cargo Weight)
• GAL (Gallons)
• US GAL (US Gallons)
• IMP GAL (Imperial Gallons)
• LITERS (Liters)
• KG (Kilograms)
• SHELL (Shell Capacity)
• DOME (Dome Capacity)
• WATER CAPY (Water Capacity)
• ICE CAPY (Ice Bunker Capacity)
• BKR CAPY (Bunker Capacity)
• LEVEL (Level Full Capacity)
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The official description provided by the manufacturer.
Auto-Max articulated auto rack car. This unique car can carry 22 SUVs on three sets of internal ramps. Pushing the operational and clearance limits of the railroad industry, the prototype is a massive car over 140' long and over 20' tall from the railhead.
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
No notes available.