Library - "Freight Cars - Autorack" Magazine Articles

Category Description: Information about model and prototype autorack cars.

Auto-Max Bigger is Better

Model Railroader 1999-12 pg. 126     Scale: (none)     Author: George Sebastian-Coleman

To be able to efficiently move both sedan as well as SUV automobiles, the Gunderson company designed and built the tri-level, secure automobile transport cars. It has adjustable loading racks. The article includes prototype photos and scale drawings.

Improving the Con-Cor Auto Rack

N-Scale 2000-05/06 pg. 50     Scale: N     Author: Pat Sanders

Improving the Con-Cor auto rack model because it sits too high above the trucks.

Modeling an Auto Loading Facility

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-07 pg. 92     Scale: (none)     Author: Keith M. Kohlmann

Many prototype photos set mostly in the 1960's. The article shows how cars were transported and loaded. There is an aerial photo of the Bain auto loading facility. A trackplan of this facility is also included.

Modernize a Bachmann 89-foot Auto Transporter

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-04 pg. 65     Scale: HO     Author: Jim Slaughter

The author describes how he improved and modernized the Bachmann auto transporter car to better fit in the 1970's or 80's. Includes prototype photos of many railroads' cars.