Auto Racks/Photo Resources – The Model Railroad Benchwork Store

A collection of various Auto Rack Cars for reference use on your Model Railroad. We’ve added brief descriptions to each highlighting some of their unique features.

Prototype photos can be an invaluable resource when you are trying to make your Model Railroad as realistic as possible, or even just give you some ideas for equipment you want to add. They can be especially helpful as a reference for weathering your rolling stock, or if you are modelling an older time period or era.

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BNSF 314552 BI-MAX PAIR — Another interesting concept that railroads have tried are articulated auto racks as seen in this photo of BNSF 314552. The concept being less moving parts and less maintenance costs.

BNSF 314476 BI-MAX PAIR — Another set of paired articulated auto rack cars. Note also the distinctive ballast color used by what was originally the Santa Fe railroad in this area of California near San Francisco.

BNSF 214575 BI-MAX — This closer view shows the accordion connector between the cars similar to that used on passenger equipment.

UP-SP 516952 AUTO RACK — UP 516952 is an ex Southern Pacific auto rack and definitely shows its 30 plus years of service.

UCKY 1996 AUTO RACK — This bright silver auto rack would make a great addition to your fleet. Graffiti lovers will this car and get some good ideas.

UCHT 2000 AUTO RACK — Another silver colored auto rack car, this one is relatively tag free. Both cars appear to be fairly new.

TTX 885592 AUTO RACK — TTX 885592 has very little rusting on it, you can see the streaks from the top panels where they attach to the inside posts. The paint is a bit sun bleached also.

TTGX RUSTED AUTO RACK — 30 plus years of service are evident on this ex Southern Pacific auto rack car now operated by the Union Pacific Railroad. As a bonus there is low target switch stand in the foreground of this photo.

UNION PACIFIC AUTO RACK NUMBER 973889 IN THE ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA YARDS

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