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Scottl

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Re: Aurora 7550 60' Plate F Greenbrier Boxcars
« Reply #90 on: January 04, 2025, 12:40:44 PM »
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The gummies and a track gauge!
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Re: Aurora 7550 60' Plate F Greenbrier Boxcars
« Reply #91 on: January 04, 2025, 04:45:48 PM »
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Saw these for the first time in person today.

They're really nice. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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Re: Aurora 7550 60' Plate F Greenbrier Boxcars
« Reply #92 on: January 04, 2025, 04:51:36 PM »
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I am so impressed with these that I emailed Aurora and asked them to consider some 1970s era 60' hi cubes.  8)

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Re: Aurora 7550 60' Plate F Greenbrier Boxcars
« Reply #93 on: June 20, 2025, 04:21:28 PM »
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I just happened to notice on Facebook (which I rarely visit) that Aurora has announced a second run of these cars, since the first run was such a hit for them.  They don't take pre-orders, so those of you who missed out on FXE the first time around: keep an eye out in July (2025!).

They also announced a 2nd model: a Greenbrier 6726 cf Plate F 50' boxcar, presumably FBOX and other roads.  These will complement and somewhat supersede the ExactRail Trinity FBOX.  Due in late 2025.  Test shots are posted:

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1312047720926874&set=pb.100063649746526.-2207520000

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Aurora Miniatures International
May 24 at 12:37 PM  ·
N Scale Greenbrier 7550 cf 60’ Plate F Boxcar – 2nd Run

Built in various configurations since the late 1990s, over 20,000 of these 60ft double plug door boxcars roam the rails of North America, making the Gunderson / Greenbrier 7550 cf 60’ Plate F Boxcar one of the most common boxcars of the 21st century.

Model Features:
* Second run of our first N scale freight car!
* Improved wheelset contour and flange profiles.
* Improved truck and coupler performance characteristics.
* Based on the 2016-present day production variation of the prototype.
* Meticulously designed using various prototype resources with unrivalled accuracy and attention to detail.
* Highly detailed, injection-moulded plastic body.
* Separately applied door rods, handbrake wheel, coupler cut levers and air hoses.
* Fully and accurately detailed underbody details: main air line, control valve, air reservoir, empty/load equipment, brake cylinder, low-mounted brake rods, full piping details connecting all components.
* 100-ton roller-bearing trucks with free-rolling 36” metal wheelsets.
* N scale AuroraJanney couplers installed.
* Coupler and draft gear can be easily removed to facilitate installation of aftermarket couplers.
* Precision painting and lettering.
* 6 authentic paint schemes and 32 road numbers offered in this run.
* DATA ONLY cars based on 4 paint schemes available in limited quantities.

MSRP: $56.99 CAD / $41.99 USD**
Preorders Due: No preorders – On sale upon arrival!
Delivery: July 2025

** Listed MSRP is valid for the Canadian market only and does not include tariffs imposed by foreign governments or entities.
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Re: Aurora 7550 60' Plate F Greenbrier Boxcars
« Reply #94 on: June 21, 2025, 11:18:53 AM »
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Completely missed out on the first run due to bad timing. I'm expecting 4 locos from BLI next month, so I won't get as many of the boxcars as I "need."
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Re: Aurora 7550 60' Plate F Greenbrier Boxcars
« Reply #95 on: June 21, 2025, 12:45:10 PM »
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Quote from: GaryHinshaw on June 20, 2025, 04:21:28 PM
I just happened to notice on Facebook (which I rarely visit) that Aurora has announced a second run of these cars, since the first run was such a hit for them.  They don't take pre-orders, so those of you who missed out on FXE the first time around: keep an eye out in July (2025!).

They also announced a 2nd model: a Greenbrier 6726 cf Plate F 50' boxcar, presumably FBOX and other roads.  These will complement and somewhat supersede the ExactRail Trinity FBOX.  Due in late 2025.  Test shots are posted:


I’ve got some of their 50’ boxcars in HO and they’re a great pair with the ExactRail cars (and Prairie Shadows), as the sides are pretty different from the other designs. Gives that perfect bit of variation to make it all work
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Re: Aurora 7550 60' Plate F Greenbrier Boxcars
« Reply #96 on: June 21, 2025, 01:58:10 PM »
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The combination x panel / diagonal panel roof is interesting.
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Re: Aurora 7550 60' Plate F Greenbrier Boxcars
« Reply #97 on: June 21, 2025, 02:57:00 PM »
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« Reply #98 on: June 21, 2025, 03:13:41 PM »
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