Intermodal Equipment by Type

Containers trailers RoadRailers Detail Parts

This page contains a list of N Scale Intermodal loads. There is also a list of N-Scale Intermodal Manufactures websites listed here

Intermodal Loads

Containers

Manufacturer	Model	Prototype	Availability	Comments	photo
American Limited Models	20 foot tank containers		Sold as 2 pack of Styrene Kits
Arnold	20 foot containers		sold on Arnold flatcars
Arnold	40 foot containers		sold on Arnold flatcars, and separately
Alan Curtis	20 foot flat deck containers		cast metal, sold undecorated
Alan Curtis	20 foot flat rack containers		same as flat decks above, but with bulkheads (two types, open or solid), sold as kits
Alan Curtis	28 foot containers	Staughton	Containers of this type are primarily owned by UPS. In the past, they were owned at least by BN America.
Alan Curtis	40 foot deck containers		sold undecorated
Alan Curtis	40 foot flat deck containers with bulkheads (two types, open or solid)		sold as kits
Alan Curtis	48 foot flat rack containers with bulkheads		sold as kits
Burt Industries	?? containers.			I haven't seen any of these in person, I do know they are cast resin.
ConCor	40 foot containers		sold as a unit with either a Container Chassis, or a piggyback flat (they have tabs to connect them to the ConCor container flats or chassis). The chassis version is part of the Route 66 line of tractors and trailers
ConCor	45 foot containers		same as ConCor 40 foot containers above
ConCor	48 foot containers		sold with the All Purpose Husky Stacks, and also in sets of two.
ConCor	53 foot containers		same as 48 foot ConCor containers above
Deluxe Innovations	20 foot Containers,ribbed (corrugated) sides, no logo panels, include forklift slots in the bottom sill.		Available in Packages of 2 containers
Deluxe Innovations	40 foot containers,ribbed (corrugated) sides 2 logo panels		Available in Packages of 2 containers
Deluxe Innovations	40 foot containers,HI-Cube, ribbed (corrugated) sides No logo panels		Available in Packages of 2 containers
Deluxe Innovations	40 foot refrigerated containers smooth sides,recessed end mounted refrigeration equipment.		Available in Packages of 2 containers	Prototype units of this type require an external generator. These can be provided either as strap on generators, 20 or 40 foot 'power containers' or as a permanent fixture on the intermodal car.
Deluxe Innovations	45 foot containers		I have no information about these containers, but have seen them listed in the online Walthers catalog, and mentioned in several modeling magazines.
Deluxe Innovations	48 foot containers,smooth sides	monon prototype	Sold in Packages of 2
Deluxe Innovations	48 foot refrigerated container		same as 48 foot container above, but includes add on refrigeration unit.	The refrigeration units on these containers are self contained, including the generator and fuel supply, and are recess mounted on the front of the container.
Fine N Scale	20 foot corrugated containers,undecorated		sold in sets of 7
Fine N Scale	20 foot refuse containers, undecorated		sold in sets of 4
Fine N Scale	40 foot ribbed side containers, undecorated		sold in sets of 4
Fine N Scale	45 foot ribbed side containers,undecorated		sold in sets of 3
Fine N Scale	48 foot smooth side containers, undecorated		sold in sets of 3
Fine N Scale	53 foot smooth side containers, undecorated		sold in sets of 3
Fine N Scale	20 foot tank containers		sold in sets of 4. includes decals for Union Pacific
Fine N Scale	20 and 40 foot flat bed containers		sold in sets of two of each length
Interail	Containers		Sold as kits which can be used to build a combination of 10, 20, 30, or 40 foot containers (up to 4 40 foot containers)	This kit includes 2 types of doors, and both smooth and refrigerator front ends. The refrigeration units, like the Deluxe Innovations Refrigerated containers require and external power source. The sides of the containers are smooth.
Kato	53 foot rib side containers		6 come with each of Kato's Gunderson Maxi-Stack IV Models
Micro Trains	20 foot containers,smooth sides		Available with 89' 4" Flatcar, set up for hauling containers	Doors Open on MTL containers
Micro Trains	40 foot containers,smooth sides		Available individually, and with 89' 4" flatcar, set up for hauling containers.	Doors Open on MTL containers
MiniTrix	40 foot containers
MiniTrix	45 foot containers
Model Power	20 foot containers,smooth sides		sold as a 4 pack, and on flat cars
Roco	20 foot containers smooth sides
Roco	40 foot containers,smooth sides
Sierra Specialties, Ltd	48 foot containers, ribbed sides		these cast containers were (are?) sold in undecorated 10 packs
Walthers	40 foot ribbed side "Hi Cube" Containers		Available in Individual Packages
Walthers	48 foot ribbed side containers		Available in Individual Packages

Trailers

Manufacturer	Model	Prototype	Availability	Comments	photo
Athearn	28 foot smooth side wedge pup trailer		RTR Plastic model. Available in pairs with a converter dolly or singly with tractors.	Used mostly by LTL carriers. Some carriers may be seen on raillcars.
Athearn	28 foot ribbed side wedge pup trailer		RTR Plastic model. Available in pairs with a converter dolly or singly with tractors.	Used mostly by LTL carriers. Some carriers may be seen on raillcars.
Arnold	European Prototype Trailers		sold with tractors.
Alan Curtis	28 foot smooth side pup trailer with roll up doors.			Cast resin body, metal chassis.
Alan Curtis	28 foot ribbed side pup trailer			Cast resin body, metal chassis.
Arrowhead Scale Models	28 foot UPS style drop frame pup trailers.		These kits are cast, and are sold as an undecorated kit with the landing gear and wheels included
Atlas	24 foot trailers	early piggyback prototypes	sold with some of the atlas 50 foot piggyback flats
Atlas	40 foot trailers		sold with some of the atlas 50 foot piggyback flats
Atlas	45 foot trailers	pines prototype	Available Individually
C in C	28 foot trailers	X-post, early 1970's design.	This kit takes a little work, but produces a nice ressult.
ConCor	40 foot trailers		sold with piggyback flat cars, and as part of the Route 66 Series
ConCor	45 foot trailers		sold with piggyback flat cars, and as part of the Route 66 Series
ConCor	flatbed trailers		sold as part of the Route 66 Series
ConCor	tank trailers		sold as part of the Route 66 Series
Detail Associates	26 foot van trailer
Detail Associates	flatbed trailers
Detail Associates	Short tank trailers
Detail Associates	Short bottom dump trailers
GHQ	35 foot Flatbed Trailers
GHQ	Modern Dry Grain Trailer			these are occasionally seen on railcars.
Micro Trains Line	40 foot trailers	Fruehauf Prototype	Available Individually, and with 89'4" or 60' flatcars set up for tofc
Micro Trains Line	45 foot trailers	Fruehauf Prototype	Available Individually, and with 89'4" or 60' flatcars set up for tofc
Micro Trains Line	48 foot trailers	Fruehauf Prototype	Available Individually, and with 89'4" or 60' flatcars set up for tofc
Micron Art	30 foot Fruehauf Trailer, 1937-1957 era		Etched Brass and Cast metal kit.
N Scale Innovations	28 foot wedge pup trailer		Cast metal kit. also available assembled.	Used mostly by LTL carriers. Some carriers may be seen on raillcars.
Raintree Products	40 foot ribbed side trailers.		These are cast plastic kits
Roco	European Prototype, 3 axles
TK Models	40' UPS style Drop Frame trailers.		These were sold as a flat cast resin kit.
Ultimate N Scale	Early piggyback trailers
Wiking	Refrigerated trailers	European prototype	Sold with tractor
Wiking	tank trailers	European prototype	Sold with tractor	there are two styles, they could be used to represent America prototype tank trailers
Wiking	Heavy duty dump trailer	European prototype 3 axle	Sold with tractor	could be used as an approximation for an America prototype trailer
Wiking	short trailer	European prototype	Sold with delivery style truck, and what appears to be a tandem dolly	could be used in a tandem situation on an America prototype layout.

Road Railers

Manufacturer	Model	Prototype	Availability	Comments	photo
Arnold	Road Railers			I don't know what the prototype for these cars is, but they appear similar in design to the modern Mark V RoadRailers, with a single truck shared between trailers like in an articulated car
Deluxe Innovations	53' Mark V RoadRailers	Wabash National Mark V RoadRailers	Sold Individually, and in various bulk packs, depending on total number in each run	These are 53 foot trailers. For those not familiar, these are trailers which ride the rails without a railcar, reducing the tare weight per trailer. Early versions had a single rail wheel mounted either between, or behind the road wheels. The more recent incarnation, which are the type represented by the Deluxe Innovations model, don't contain the rail wheels, but instead are mounted to special single truck bogies. one truck is mounted between each trailer, much like an articulated railcar has one truck between each well.

Detail Parts

MicroScale	Many Trailer and Container Decal sets
Oddballs Decals	Many Trailer Decal sets

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