HO Scale Boxcar Models - Accurail, Atlas & Bachmann Freight Cars

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HO Scale Boxcar

Explore authentic HO scale boxcar models from Accurail, Atlas, and Bachmann featuring wood and steel construction in classic railroad liveries. This comprehensive collection includes 36-foot steam era boxcars, 40-foot plug door models, and 50-foot modern freight cars. Pair with HO Scale Reefer Cars and HO Locomotives for complete train consists. Discover detailed models at Accurail, Atlas, and Bachmann.

Comprehensive HO Scale Boxcar Collection

This extensive collection features over 300 authentic HO scale boxcar models representing the evolution of North American freight transportation from the steam era through modern times. Accurail offers precision-molded wood and steel boxcars with exceptional detail including separately applied grab irons, ladders, and brake wheels. Atlas presents Master series models with postwar double-door and single-door configurations, Berwick box cars, and modern Gunderson designs featuring fine decoration and accurate road-specific details. Bachmann provides reliable models ranging from 40-foot outside braced boxcars to 50-foot hi-cube designs, perfect for both beginner and experienced modelers.

Authentic Railroad Liveries and Prototype Accuracy

The collection showcases boxcars decorated in liveries from major North American railroads including New York Central, Milwaukee Road, Pennsylvania Railroad, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Burlington Northern, Conrail, and dozens of regional carriers. Models feature prototype-specific details such as rib side construction, plug doors, insulated designs for perishable service, and various door configurations. Steam era wood boxcars capture the character of early 20th century railroading with double sheath construction and truss rods, while modern steel boxcars reflect contemporary freight operations with welded construction and high-capacity designs.

Build Complete Freight Trains

Combine boxcars with HO Scale Reefer Cars for perishable freight service, HO Scale Gondola cars for bulk materials, and HO Scale Flatcar models for intermodal operations. Add HO Scale Caboose models to complete your train consists, and power your freight operations with HO Locomotives from leading manufacturers. Explore the complete product lines at Accurail, Atlas Trains, and Bachmann Trains for additional rolling stock, locomotives, track systems, and scenery materials to bring your model railroad to life.