Athearn Roundhouse ALAX 40ft Grain Box Car Freight Car 8130
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Roundhouse
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Boxcar
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
40ft Grain Box Car
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
RND-1854
The name of the railroad or owner.
Equistar Chemicals (ALAX/CHEX/MLLX/NPCX)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
8130
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
ALAX
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
Freight Car Builder (Various)
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.
Deregulation (1980 - 1995)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
1960s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
40'
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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Availability
The date the model was announced by the manufacturer.
April 2024
The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
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The actual date the model became available at retailers.
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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price at the time of announcement.
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Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Roundhouse
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Boxcar
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
40ft Grain Box Car
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
RND-1854
The name of the railroad or owner.
Equistar Chemicals (ALAX/CHEX/MLLX/NPCX)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
8130
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
ALAX
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Roundhouse
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Boxcar
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
40ft Grain Box Car
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
RND-1854
The name of the railroad or owner.
Equistar Chemicals (ALAX/CHEX/MLLX/NPCX)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
8130
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
ALAX
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
The official description provided by the manufacturer.
Box cars were the freight car of choice for grain transportation from the early 1900s until they were replaced by covered hoppers beginning in the 1970s. In the 1950s and 1960s before grain hoppers were used, railroads used 40' box cars to haul grain. Many of these 40' grain loading box cars lasted well into the 1980s and 1990s.
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 10_RNDHO_40ft_Grain_Box_032924.pdf