Auto Rack Phase III 4 car set - N Scale
Rel Jan 2018
Road Numbers - 9116, 9117, 9119, 9122
A modern day freight car – designed to transport automobiles, these new fully enclosed aluminum Auto
Carriers (or “Autoracks”) saw their first use in 2004, and are a refined version of the more open style of
Autoracks used in the past. Being enclosed, their cargo is more resilient to weather and they boast a greater
interior volume.
An Amtrak Standard – first introduced by Canadian railroads, this new design of Aluminum Auto Carrier
has made its way south to enter service with Amtrak’s Auto Train, one of the longest operating passenger
trains in the world, where they trail a consist of Superliners in quantities of sometimes up to 30 cars!
Canadian born and bred – in addition to being offered in Amtrak’s “Auto Train” livery, these new
Aluminum Autoracks will be available in both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific varieties, allowing
modelers to supplement their modern freight consists as well as their Amtrak passenger trains!