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Need help with finding dimensions for HO Scale Branchline Freight Car BOXES General discussion
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Prolific poster 2,877 posts kleaverjr Prolific poster 2,877 posts
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OK, I have another unique request for information.  I purchased several HO Branchline freight cars (the ones in their own boxes, NOT the ones in relabeled Athearn Blue Boxes).  They are in a storage tote in my storage trailer, but they are literally buried behind other totes and to get them out would be rather difficult right now.  I just want to make sure the boxes will fit in the space on the custom made display tables I am making. So if anyone has some of these boxes for these cars, and can tell me their dimensions (LxWxH) I would greatly appreciate it.  Thank you very much.

Ken L. 
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dirty diesels Regular poster 197 posts
dirty diesels

Branchline Trains red box 

Branchline Trains red box  with a 2 bay hopper is 8-1/8'' length, 3-1/4'' width, 1-5/8'' height.

Branchline Trains half blue and red box blueprint series with a 40' or 50'  box car is 9-3/4'' length, 3-1/4''  width, 2-1/8'' height. This box is a folded end box type, it could have a bulged out end slightly, so you may want to go to 9-7/8'' length for some bulging ends.   You would likely want some wiggle room.
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