40ft Cars
50ft Cars
Wood Chip Cars

The 40’ long 6’ door rib boxcars were built in 1939 and 1940 3188 built. A minority of about
160 cars got the “Route of the electrified Olympian” slogan. Running boards were mixed
wood and steel. Beginning in 1968, the paint scheme was changed to large billboard letters on
the left and “The Milwaukee Road” on the right. Starting in 1968 the large lettering was
eliminated.

1942 through 1944 the Milwaukee built cars in their own shops 600 40’ double door box cars
with 12’ door openings and mixed running boards, but only one paint scheme when new,
CMSTPP herald on the left and “Route of the Hiawatha’s” on the right. Beginning in 1952
the herald was simplified to “The Milwaukee Road”.

The Milwaukee Road Rib Side boxcars and scrap car KITS from Rib Side Cars. These outstanding models represent quality with prototypical accuracy and features in a 40’ and 50’ car that are specific to the Milwaukee Road. Cars are complete with trucks and couplers. Decals of car numbers are provided for the modeler to apply to the car giving the person the choice of car numbers. These unique style cars were found in freight trains throughout the nation and make a great addition to any layout.