CB&Q HO Plastic & Resin Freight Equipment
Compiled by Al Hoffman, Maintained by Al Hoffman and Dave Lotz
Last Updated 03/27/2010Links to specific car type listings:
Auto Box Cars Box Cars Insulated Box Cars Flat Cars Stock Cars Covered Hoppers Open Hoppers Gondolas BRE Refrigerator Cars Tank Cars Waycars Maintenance of Way COMMENTS ON THE SELECTION OF MODELS FOR THIS LIST
It is given that there is no such thing as a perfect model, so what constitutes an 'accurate' representation is, to a degree, relative and somewhat subjective. The attached is therefore only a suggested listing of models which, on a comparative basis, best portray or can be modified to best portray Burlington prototypes. Since the quality and extent of detailing is generally a function of price, and because each model listed can be modified or detailed to more accurately represent the prototype, no minimum standard of detailing has been assumed and models from all price ranges have been included. That being said, here are the factors upon which models were selected.
1. Most important is that the general proportions of the model are to scale. While this might seem implicit, some models are significantly over- or under-sized. Because incorrect details can be reworked or replaced fairly easily but correcting a model's proportions is usually impossible, a model's fidelity to scale is essential. Therefore, the attached listing generally does not include 'stand in' models regardless of their availability painted for Burlington prototypes (e.g. Walther's 4427 cubic foot PS-2CD covered hopper representing the Q's 4000 cubic foot versions).
2. Secondly, the design elements of the prototype need to be properly represented on the model. It should have the correct type of roof, ends, doors and other major features of the prototype.
3. If a model generally satisfies the first two criteria, and their are no others representing that prototype, it may be included despite having some discrepancies.
4. Models are listed regardless of their availability painted and lettered for the Burlington. It is presumed that appropriate paint and decals are available.
5. Representations of prototypes which can be created relatively easily by remarking or splicing existing models have been included if models are otherwise unavailable.
Finally, the most important criteria should be that a model looks representative to you. You need to be your own judge of what is acceptable. Given your own prospective and considering your budget, time and talent, you may find the above criteria need to be modified to suit your own needs. However, it is hoped that this list provides you with some guidance in making your modeling selections.
Key to Codes Used:
* - Models in development
+ - Redetailing required
> - Kit modification required
(2p) - Multiple paint schemes (# indicates how many)
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder 
XM 17/18 40' double-sheathed Westerfield
(Original and 3 rebuilt versions)*
XM 21/23 40' composite Westerfield
(2 modern versions)
XM 24 USRA Westerfield, Accurail,
Ertl (discontinued)
XM 25/26 40' composite Speedwitch,
Accurail + (3p)XM 28 40' composite Sunshine XM 29 40' composite Sunshine
XM 30 40' composite
5th Avenue(Accurail)+
Sunshine(discontinued)XM 31 40' composite Sunshine
XM 32 40' steel Athearn (3p), InterMountain,
Sunshine (discontinued)XM 32a 40' steel InterMountain, Branchline Trains+, CBT + XM 32b/c 40' steel Branchline Trains, CBT XM 32d/e/f 40' steel Branchline Trains+, Red Caboose (2p)
XM 33 50' steel LifeLike (2p), Athearn (2p) GAEX 50' steel Branchline Trains + XM 4/4b 50' Outside Post Modelers Choice
XM 5 60' Outside Post PS-1 Athearn (2p)
XM 6a/8a 60' PS InterMountain +, Walthers + XML 1 50' steel Branchline Trains + XML 4 50' steel Modelers Choice XML 5 50' steel Modelers Choice + XML 15 40' Hi Cube HiTech BE 1 Troop Kitchen Walthers +
(Original)BE 1 Troop Kitchen Walthers
(Modernized)Auto Box Cars:
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder XA 7/8 40' composite Sunshine
XA 9 50' composite Speedwitch XA 11 40' composite Sunshine (discontinued) XA 11a 40' composite Sunshine XA 11a(rr) 40' composite Sunshine * XA 12 40' composite Sunshine * XA 13 40' composite Sunshine XA 14a 50' composite Sunshine XA 14d 50' composite (end doors) Sunshine XA 14d(rr) 50' composite Sunshine
XA 15a 50' steel LifeLike (2p),
Athearn (2p)XA 15b 50' steel LifeLike (2p) XA 16 40' steel Sunshine discontinued)
XAP 1 86' steel Athearn + XAP 2 86' steel Athearn + Insulated Box Cars:
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder
RBL 50' steel Branchline Trains BRE Refrigerator Cars:
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder RM 5 40' truss rods Sunshine RM 7 40' double- sheathed Accurail '42 RS 40' composite Sunshine '49 RS 40' steel InterMountain + (R40-25) '50s 40' plug door Sunshine, Stan Rydarowicz/InterMountain Kit
RP 50' mechanical Wright-Trak,
Pacific HO (discontinued)Stock Cars:
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder SM 18 38' composite Sunshine SM 40' Mather LifeLike,
Sunshine (discontinued)SM 50' Mather LifeLike> (2),
Stan Rydarowicz - Parts to make the 40' LifeLike a 50' car with only one kit
Covered Hoppers:
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder HC 1 1958 cu ft
ACFKato, Bowser, InterMountain *,
Q Connection(Bowser)(5p)
HC 2 2893 cu ft
PS2Athearn (2p), Walthers+ HC 3 3219 cu ft
PS2ConCor HC 4 3500 cu ft
GATCEastern Car
LO 1/2 2600 cu ft
Air Slide
Eastern Car, Walthers, ConCorLO 2e 2600 cu ft
Air Slide
ConCor >LO 3 3500 cu ft
Center FloAtlas LO 4 4000 cu ft PS2 Tangent Models LO 6 4180 cu ft
Air SlideWalthers + LO 7 3200 cu ft
Center FloAccurail > LO 8 4600 cu ft
Center FloAccurail + * LO 9 2800 cu ft Pressure Slide Q Connection/WrightTRAK LO 10 4640 cu ft PS2 Athearn, Tangent (undec)
LO 11 2980 cu ft
Center FloAthearn, InterMountain + Open Hoppers:
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder
C&S USRA steel Accurail, Tichy, Yesteryear(Tichy)
HT 8 34' composite Athearn, LifeLike
HT 10/abc 41' triple bay 5th Avenue(Accurail)(2p)
Stewart/Bowser (3p),HT 10d 41' triple bay Atlas HT 11 48' quad bay Walthers Gondolas:
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder
GA 15 USRA InterMountain, LifeLike GS 1/2 41' rebuilt Sunshine GS 5/7/8 41' composite Sunshine (w/3 diff ends) * GM 1/2 48' composite Sunshine GM 4 53' steel LifeLike (3p) GBR 52'6" steel MDC > Flat Cars:
Tank Cars:
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder TM 7 25,000 gallon Athearn Waycars:
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder NE 6 thru 9 30' wood Walthers (w & wo/lavatory window)(4p) NE 12 30' steel Bachmann NE 13 International Atlas > (3P) Maintenance of Way:
Photo(s) * Classification Description Builder 250 Ton Crane Bachmann + Dynamometer Car Walthers Scale Test Car Walthers Jordan Spreader Walthers 70 Ton Hart Ballast Atlas (2P)
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