08/06/2026
Good afternoon! We received the first set of HO scale 1937 AAR 40' boxcars last week, but we're taking pre-orders on the next run of these cars - including CP and CN schemes!
The HO Scale 1937 AAR Boxcar is back with new schemes! These new schemes cover roads from deep in the south, all the way to Canadian roads!
The 1937 AAR standard boxcar was one of the most widely produced freight cars ever built. From the start of production in 1936 nearly 94,000 cars were built for 64 railroads to variations of this design. Through various secondhand owners, rebuilds and upgrades they continued in service well into the 1980s.
Rapido’s HO model includes numerous parts to model most possible combinations. Our cars include square and round post ends (with correct sides) as well as Canadian NSC-2 and 5/5 rib ends. We’ve made Murphy raised panel, flat panel and Viking roofs with either wood or photo-etched steel running boards in multiple patterns. Access to the roof is by seven or eight rung ladders. Canadian cars include ladders with integral sill steps. Youngstown and Superior 6’ doors are available, as are multiple styles of brake wheels and housings.
The Rapido Ho Scale 1937 AAR 40' Boxcars Feature:
- Original car drawings used for design
- Highly detailed underframe with brake piping and more
- Correct brake wheels and housings
- Separate roofwalk and grab irons
- Multiple end, roof and door variations
- Semi-scale metal knuckle couplers
- Free rolling trucks with profiled metal wheels
- Minimum suggested radius 18"
Schemes include:
- Atlantic & East Carolina
- Chicago & Eastern Illinois
- Texas & Pacific
- Union Pacific
- Erie Lackawanna
- Atlanta & West Point
- Atlantic Coast Line
- Central of Georgia
- Erie
- Louisville & Nashville
- Maine Central
- Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
- New Haven
- Southern Pacific
- Canadian National Railway
- Canadian Pacific Railway
Reserve yours today through your dealer or direct today! The order deadline is October 15th, 2026.
US Orders: https://rapidotrains.com/ho-scale/freight-car/aar-boxcar-2026.html
CA/International Orders: https://rapidotrains.ca/ho-scale/freight-car/aar-boxcar-2026.html
