N scale Boxcar Ends 02 – Pullman-Standard Pressed Ends

: Ogden, UT. Sep. 10, 2014

I researched my collections through scanning the models to find accurate car ends for the next work. Here are the Pullman pressed ends found in my collection:

Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company was established in 1930 and based in Chicago.
Pullman introduced PS-1 boxcar with its original pressed rib ends in 1947. According to “The Model Railroader’s Guide to Freight Cars”, two corrugated panels were riveted together until the mid-1950s.

: Micro-Trains 40’ (top), 50’ (middle), and revised 50' (bottom) Standard Boxcar
These Pullman-Standard 4/5 pressed rib ends are found on Micro-Trains series #020 to 024, #031 to 034, #036 to 038 and #073 to 077 Standard Boxcars. Rivets connecting the two corrugated panels are represented. They have Ajax pressed steel brake wheels. Latest cars have see-through roofwalk and metal brake platform.

: Athearn 50’ PS-1 Boxcar
These Pullman-Standard 4/5 pressed rib ends are found on Athearn 50’ PS-1 Single Door, Double Door and Plug Door Boxcars. They have standardized brake wheels. They also have straight retaining valve piping, contrary to MTL ends’ angled piping.

: Atlas Trainman 40’ PS-1 Boxcar
These Pullman-Standard 4/5 pressed rib ends are found on Atlas Trainman 40’ PS-1 and 40’ Plug Door Boxcars. They have standardized brake wheels.

: AHM 40’ Steel Combo Door Boxcar
This Pullman-Standard 4/5 pressed rib end is found on AHM 40’ Combo Door Boxcar. It has standardized brake wheel. Poling pocket is represented at the sill. According to Spookshow, this model dates to the early days of N scale (late 60's / early 70's).


: Atlas Master PS-1 40’ Boxcar
This Pullman Standard 4/5 pressed rib end is found on Atlas master PS-1 40’ Boxcar. Miner, Universal and Ajax brake wheels, ladders, brake platform and tack boards are included as separate parts. Undecorated car has Pullman, 7 panel, 6 panel Superior and Youngstown doors along with it.

: True Line Trains 50’ Newsprint Boxcar
This Pullman-Standard (exactly, National Steel Car of Canada) 3/3/3 pressed rib end is found on True Line Trains 50’ Newsprint Boxcar. Weld beads between the three corrugated panels are represented. It has standardized brake wheel at lower position. End crossover walkway is molded on the body. Ladders are separate parts.

: Micro-Trains 40’ Hy-Cube Boxcar
This Pullman-Standard 3/3/5 pressed rib end is found on Micro-Trains series #101 40’ Hy-Cube Boxcar. It has standardized brake wheel at lower position.

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revised, Nov. 12, 2021