Produced by Rivarossi in Itlay for AHM’s line, this 40-foot sliding-door boxcar model was among the longest serving models offered by the hobby importer. The model arrives in the early 1960s and had been available from the late 1950s via Rivarossi. Tooling variations include models with separate ladders and examples with ladders molded on as part of the plastic shell tooling.
Bangor & Aroostook (State of Maine scheme)
No. 5279-H

Boston & Maine
No. 5279-D

Central of New Jersey
No. 5279-J

Denver & Rio Grande Western
No. 5279-E

Great Northern
No. 5279-B
Illinois Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis

National Cylinder Gas

New Haven

New York Central
No. 5279-K

Nickel Plate Road
No. 5279-C
Northern Pacific
No. 5279-A

Penn Central
No. 5279-I
Santa Fe
No. 5279-F

Western Maryland
No. 5279-G