Boxcar
PRR #92496
40' Boxcar, a standard size for moving dry goods and bulk freight on railroads during the early to mid-20th century. Designated for "Merchandise Service", indicating its use for general freight hauling. This type of boxcar is considered one of the most iconic freight cars in American history. The Pennsylvania Railroad was a massive operation, at one point the largest transportation enterprise in the world. Variety: PRR utilized various types and classes of boxcars, like the X29, X32, X33, and X58 classes, for different purposes such as express shipments, automobile transport, and general merchandise. The PRR was at the forefront of boxcar design, developing features like the "round roof" or "wagontop" to increase capacity. Some PRR boxcars, even those converted to work equipment, remained in service well into the 1960s and 1970s.