Rapido N 561004A RR-56 Mechanical Reefer, Santa Fe (Chief Slogan)

Road numbers may vary – Singles from a multi-pack

In 1955 the Santa Fe Railroad introduced the RR-56 class of refrigerated boxcars. Based on the previous RR-54 class of boxcars, the RR-56 class incorporated lessons learned from the RR-54 cars to build and operate its 1st large fleet of mechanical reefers. The RR-56 were classed as “All Purpose” MTC (Mechanical Temperature Control) cars by the Santa Fe Railroad. The fleet numbered 200 cars numbers 2000 – 2188, 2500 – 2510 in the series. Delivered with SFRD reporting marks, these were changed in 1963 to SFRP but retained their car numbers.

In 1958, Santa Fe built the RR-60 and RR-61 class of reefers. These were additional cars built to the same standards as the RR-56 class but carried different insulation and identified as Super Insulated All Purpose Mechanical Temperature Controlled cars.

Features:
Drawn from original blueprints and drawings
Artworks sourced from original design drawings and photos
Separate door posts, door latches and coupler cut levers
Fully-detailed underframe including piping and equipment
Detailed cushion draft gear
2 Roof Hatches for either open or closed operation
See-through side grills
Trane Diesel Generator included