Model Trains

Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3'' high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built.ee distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper; roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Conrail w/NYC Reporting Marks - HO-Scale

Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3'' high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built.ee distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper; roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- CSX w/NYC Reporting Marks - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31a Round Roof Single-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Circle Keystone - Inset Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31a Round Roof Single-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Shadow Keystone Herald - Inset Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31a Round Roof Single-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Plain Keystone Herald - Inset Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31a Round Roof Single-Door Steel Box Car -- Norfolk & Western - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31a Round Roof Single-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad Company Service Box Car - Inset Roof - HO-Scale

...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31a Round Roof Single-Door Steel Box Car -- Undecorated - Flush Round Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Circle Keystone Herald - Inset Roof (X-31a) - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Circle Keystone Herald Auto Loading - Inset Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Circle Keystone Herald ''Buy War Bonds'' - Inset Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Shadow Keystone Herald - Inset Roof (X31-A) - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Seaboard Air Line - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Norfolk & Western - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Detroit, Toledo & Ironton - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Circle Keystone Herald - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Undecorated - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Circle Keystone Herald Auto Service - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Double Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Shadow Keystone Herald - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Seaboard Air Line ''Route of Courteous Service'' - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Ashley, Drew & Northern (green) - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Seaboard Coast Line - HO-Scale

In the early 1940s, 690 X-31 box cars were converted to X-31F. The original roof sheets were used on the ends and the center sheets were changed to create an interior height of 11'. The cars were used to haul jeeps during World war II. Some of these cars were equipped with automobile loaders. A few of them were still on the Equipment Register in .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31F ''Turtle Roof'' Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Circle Keystone Herald - HO-Scale

In the early 1940s, 690 X-31 box cars were converted to X-31F. The original roof sheets were used on the ends and the center sheets were changed to create an interior height of 11'. The cars were used to haul jeeps during World war II. Some of these cars were equipped with automobile loaders. A few of them were still on the Equipment Register in .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31F ''Turtle Roof'' Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Shadow Keystone Herald - HO-Scale

In the early 1940s, 690 X-31 box cars were converted to X-31F. The original roof sheets were used on the ends and the center sheets were changed to create an interior height of 11'. The cars were used to haul jeeps during World war II. Some of these cars were equipped with automobile loaders. A few of them were still on the Equipment Register in .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31F ''Turtle Roof'' Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Plain Keystone Herald - HO-Scale

The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the ''round roof'' or ''wagon top.'' By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4'' inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5'' in the center and 10' at the sides. The .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31 Round Roof Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Seaboard Air Line ''Robert E. Lee'' - HO-Scale

In the early 1940s, 690 X-31 box cars were converted to X-31F. The original roof sheets were used on the ends and the center sheets were changed to create an interior height of 11'. The cars were used to haul jeeps during World war II. Some of these cars were equipped with automobile loaders. A few of them were still on the Equipment Register in .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31F ''Turtle Roof'' Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Ashley, Drew & Northern - HO-Scale

In the early 1940s, 690 X-31 box cars were converted to X-31F. The original roof sheets were used on the ends and the center sheets were changed to create an interior height of 11'. The cars were used to haul jeeps during World war II. Some of these cars were equipped with automobile loaders. A few of them were still on the Equipment Register in .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31F ''Turtle Roof'' Double-Door Steel Box Car -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

No other freight car looked quite like these round-roof cars. They were visible in freight yards all over America in the 1953-1960 era. These cars were first called ''furniture cars,'' but soon found use in the automobile industry. The cars were equipped with Evans auto loader racks. The car started to disappear in the mid 1950s. A drastic drop in the early 1960s left cars that were still in service to be sold off or in most cases scrapped. Second owners kept them in .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 50' Round Roof Double-Door Box car w/Flush Roof -- Pennsylvania Railroad X-32 w/Circle Keystone Herald - HO-Scale

No other freight car looked quite like these round-roof cars. They were visible in freight yards all over America in the 1953-1960 era. These cars were first called ''furniture cars,'' but soon found use in the automobile industry. The cars were equipped with Evans auto loader racks. The car started to disappear in the mid 1950s. A drastic drop in the early 1960s left cars that were still in service to be sold off or in most cases scrapped. Second owners kept them in .....
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 50' Round Roof Double-Door Box car w/Flush Roof -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Circle Keystone Herald - ''Automobiles'' - HO-Scale