17-1/2″ Corrugated Auto Carrier (Burgundy) Discount

Damage-free transport for your new ride: The Corrugated Auto Carrier from Menards.<br /><br />Railroads and the automotive industry have been partners since the first assembly plant began mass production. Railroads moved the steel, manufactured parts, and even coal to power the plants and then hauled the finished products to markets all over North America.<br /><br />The Trailer Train Corporation, now TTX, was created in 1955 by a consortium of railroads. Their task was to build, manage, and maintain a fleet of cars, such as auto carriers, for the benefit of all the member railways.<br /><br />Once hauled in boxcars, larger capacity cars were developed. Sadly, these cars were open frame and cars were exposed to the elements, pilferage, and damage. The design solution was to enclose the auto carrier with corrugated metal sides. Additionally, the ends were secured with bi-level doors that are closed and prevent unauthorized access to the cargo. You will likely see these in trains on just about any major railway line today!<br /><br />Ready for your railroad: The Menards auto carriers are perfect for layouts of any size. Two versions are available: yellow/silver and brown/silver.<br /><br />These are one of the most distinctive freight cars you&rsquo;ll see on the road today. The models have fine cast-in rivet and screen detail, ladders and brakeman&rsquo;s stirrups on the corners. The cars are tall, bright in contrasting colors, and have solid, end-of-car doors. You can bet they won&rsquo;t be mistaken for a run of the mill boxcar!<br /><br />Each carrier decorated with car data and signage as well as reporting marks for TTX and DTTX. As always with Menards rolling stock, every car has a unique number so you can build a train full of cars with their own identity!<br /><br />The auto carriers have durable construction, operating couplers, and smooth rolling metal wheels. The cars measure 17.5 inches long coupler-to-coupler, 2.5 inches wide and 5 inches high.<br /><br />The unique construction of these cars allow them to navigate curves as tight as O27! Of course, there will be a significant overhang on the inside of curves due to the impressive length of this car.<br /><br />Whether you are an auto enthusiast, or simply want to run blocks of modern equipment that you can see rolling through your own town, check out these corrugated auto carriers.