*3800 USRA 40' DS_BOX CAR, ATSF ACL C&NW MP NYC R.I. SL-SF CB&Q DL&W G.N. M&StL *3858 USRA MODN. NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC Price: $33.00 Shipping: $0.00 Part Number: 3858 Qty: ERAS: 40s 50s DS_BOX MODELS: car as modernized beginning early 1940's and as run to 1960. ROADS: S.P. } NWP The United States Railway Administration took over the railroads in December 1917 in an attempt to ease the freight car shortage. As part of the program it designed standard cars, had them built and assigned them to the various railroads. 24,500 double sheathed cars were built beginning in late 1918 and assigned to 25 roads. Too late to aid in the war effort, the design set a standard for the following decade. Our kit features a one piece car body. Northwestern Pacific received 100 cars built by Standard Steel in 1919. As delivered they were lettered in the standard Harriman style, retained until 1946 when the entire roadname was stenciled on the side. In 1939 cars were equipped for express service and painted green with gold lettering. In the 1950's remaining cars were painted in the SP billboard style with the NWP herald. The kit models 1946 and later styles with AB brakes. Decal 3858 - Price B WESTERFIELD 53 RIVER LANE CROSSVILLE, TN 38555 Telephone: 931-484-7233 Fax: 931-484-7233 E-Mail: westerfield@charter.net