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89′ Bi-level Autorack

| April 22, 2012 | 0 Comments

Bi-Level AutorackAbout the 89′ Bi-level Autorack:

An autorack, also known as an auto carrier, is a specialized piece of railroad rolling stock used to transport automobiles and light trucks, generally from factories to automotive distributors. Amtrak® also uses them in its Auto Train, which carries passengers and their vehicles.

In late 1957, Canadian National Railroad (CN) introduced a group of auto carriers which represented a new innovation. The CN bi-level auto-rack cars had end-doors. They were huge by the standards of the time; the cars were 75 ft (22.86 m) long and could carry 8 vehicles. These cars were a big success and helped lead to the development of today’s enclosed auto racks.


AZL Model Details:

  • Photo-etched sides with high detail
  • 17mm truck mounted couplers
  • Blackened metal wheels with all new profile
  • AZL AutoLatch™ couplers
  • Intricate pad printing
  • Prototype specific details

 

Model Photos:

 

AZL 89′ Bi-level Autorack:

AZL #Road NameRoad Number
90201-1 (4 Pack)SP160187, 255701, 603595, 963265
90201-2 (4 Pack)SP157402, 254848, 367434, 942124
90201-3 (4 Pack)SP159740, 159747, 159870, 159815
90201-4 (4 Pack)SP157799, 157818, 159218, 159323
91201-1SP162210
91201-2SP160029
91201-2SP160330
90202-1 (4 Pack)UP965705, 971949, 878843, 978888
90202-2 (4 Pack)UP985131, 985386, 985784, 985155
90202-3 (4 Pack)UP973583, 973645, 973661, 973680
90202-4 (4 Pack)UP973774, 973899, 973952, 974037
91201-1UP978283
91201-2UP974087
91201-3UP974116
90203-1 (4 Pack)BNSF997144, 988718, 997148, 988421
90203-2 (4 Pack)BNSF997446, 997315, 988883, 988876
90203-3 (4 Pack)BNSF997279, 997234, 997135, 997104
90203-4 (4 Pack)BNSF997519, 997486, 997453, 997308
91203-1BNSF997242
91203-2BNSF156048
91203-3BNSF996744
90204-3 (4 Pack)CSX980879, 980891, 981048, 981114
90204-4 (4 Pack)CSX981340, 981381, 981633, 990915
91204-3CSX991579
91204-3CSX992890
90205-3 (4 Pack)ATSF89006, 89013, 89025, 89039
90205-4 (4 Pack)ATSF89059, 89075, 89079, 89093
91205-3ATSF89000
91205-4ATSF89105
90206-1 (4 Pack)CP542563, 542579, 542588, 542633
90206-2 (4 Pack)CP542532, 542557, 542549, 542645
90206-3 (4 Pack)CP542511, 542515, 542523, 542525
90206-4 (4 Pack)CP542547, 542555, 542561, 542573
91206-1CP542692
91206-3CP542605
91206-4CP542637

 

Additional Manufacturer Notes:

Prototype background material from Wikipedia

Category: Freight