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Boxcar

A boxcar is an enclosed railcar used to carry freight. While not the simplest kind of freight car used on a railroad, boxcars are usually considered the most versatile as they can carry most types of cargo. Boxcars feature side doors, used for loading and unloading cargo, while some even feature adjustable bulkheads for extremely large and heavy loads; this cargo was usually manually loaded but is now loaded with mechanical assistance such as through the use of forklifts. Various types of cargo that can be carried…

Discontinued VehiclesHot Wheels RailroadLarry Wood DesignsRail Vehicles1:64
Debut year1983
Debut seriesHot Wheels Railroad
Produced years1983 – 1991
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.5592
Reference statusOpen catalog page

1983 Rail Box Boxcar Yellow
Collector identity

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Boxcar first appears in Hot Wheels Railroad. The current catalog tracks it across 1983 – 1991. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Hot Wheels Railroad
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Rail Vehicles
  • 1:64
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