Description:
This product is a digital, BrickLink Studio 2.0 file of a 1:48-scale (approximate), LEGO® model of a Pullman-Standard 50’ Waffle-Side Boxcar. LEGO® bricks are not included with your purchase of this product. BrickLink Studio 2.0 supports direct integration with BrickLink’s catalog and marketplace, allowing users to check parts information and order the LEGO® bricks needed to build a physical replica!
American Brick Trains – Pullman-Standard 50’ Waffle-Side Boxcar – Third-Party Elements:
If you’re familiar with advanced LEGO® train models at 1:48-scale, you know that certain, third-party elements are often required. Below is a list of third-party elements and required to build this model:
Required Additional Parts:
| # | Items | Quantity | Where to Buy | |
| 1 | Ball Bearing Wheel Set | 1 | Brick Model Railroader | $15.00 |
| 2 | Hex Style Printed Bearing Tiles | 1 | Brick Model Railroader | $7.00 |
| 3 | 747Z Coupler Pack | 1 | Brick Model Railroader | $8.99 |
| 4 | U-Clip | 2 | Brickarms | $0.25 |
The recommended curve radius for this model is R104+. This model may be capable of smaller curve radii, but has not been tested on curve track sections with a radius of less than R104. Visit our Resources page for information on where to buy R104+ curve track sections.
History of Prototype:
The waffle-side boxcar was introduced in the mid 1970s as a solution to satisfy two competing desires related to a boxcar’s interior. The first is for smooth interior walls, which mitigate the chances of damage to cargo caused by punctures or snags. The second desire is for wall-mounted tie-down rings or similar attachment devices used to secure cargo. The waffle-like pattern on the exterior walls of the boxcar are actually recesses stamped into the interior walls to accommodate these attachment devices, thus achieving a smooth interior wall and the ability to secure cargo almost anywhere inside the boxcar.
The Southern Railway was one of the first to adopt the waffle-side boxcar design, accepting its first delivery from Pullman-Standard in 1974. Many other railroads followed suit, buying boxcars with various waffling patterns from a variety of manufacturers. Though some waffle-side boxcars are still in service today, it is rare to see one, as container cars have taken over many of the loads once carried in these boxcars.
LEGO® and/or third-party elements are not included with this purchase. The tools built into the BrickLink Studio 2.0 software allow for easy generation of a Wanted List where you’ll be able to source all required LEGO® elements through the BrickLink market. Third-party elements can be purchased from one of our trusted partners on our Resources page.
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