Uncataloged RailKing 50’ Double Door Plugged Boxcar Announced

August 4, 2025 - M.T.H. Electric Trains is producing an uncataloged RailKing O Gauge 50’ Double Door Plugged Boxcar in special Santa's Gingerbread livery for Rockledge, Pennsylvania's Danish Bakers. The car will come equipped with bodyclad LED lighting in Christmas colors and feature different graphics on each side of the car. Available in two car numbers and limited in production, the cars are packaged individually but sold as a 2-pack and are expected to arrive in October 2025.

Item No. 30-71255 Santa's Gingerbread 50’ Double Door Plugged Boxcar with LED Lights
Car No. 241225

Item No. 30-71256 Santa's Gingerbread 50’ Double Door Plugged Boxcar with LED Lights
Car No. 251225

Pre-Order Price: $175.00 (plus freight)
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ABOUT THE RAILKING 50’ DOUBLE DOOR PLUGGED BOXCAR

While usually referred to as an insulated boxcar, the prototype for this car, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), is technically a bunkerless refrigerator car, class RBL. Built by Evans Products Company at Blue Island, Illinois from 1969-1977, these cars were designed for shipments that need protection from temperature extremes but do not require refrigeration. They have hardwood floors and at least 3” of insulation in their sides, ends and roofs. Produce is a common cargo. The cars’ length and wide 16’ door openings have also made them popular with plywood and lumber shippers.

In contrast with typical sliding doors, the plug doors on these cars are pulled into the door opening when the door is latched. This produces a nearly watertight and airtight seal, protecting the load and helping to keep a more constant inside temperature. A cushioned underframe also helps protect the load from shock, hence the “DF” (for “damage free”) logo found on some of these cars.

Evans Products built nearly 4.400 of these cars, selling or leasing them to a large number of North American railroads and private owners. Although the last of these cars are nearing the end of their allowable 40-year service life, they can still be found in U.S. freight trains today.

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Danish Bakers
107 Huntingdon Pike
Rockledge, PA 19046
(215) 663-9900

www.danishbakers.com
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