{"product_id":"micro-trains-03400490-great-northern-big-sky-blue-boxcar-n-scale","title":"Micro-Trains 03400490 | 50' Double-Door Boxcar - Great Northern Big Sky Blue #35743 | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGreat Northern's famous Big Sky Blue paint scheme — introduced in 1967 and worn proudly until the Burlington Northern merger — comes to N scale on this Micro-Trains 50' double-door boxcar, road number GN 35743. Crisp white reporting marks and the iconic Rocky goat herald against that unmistakable blue make this car a standout in any late-1960s or early-1970s consist. Like every Micro-Trains freight car, it rolls smoothly on free-rolling Delrin trucks and comes ready to run straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more N scale rolling stock? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccurate Great Northern Big Sky Blue paint with crisp white lettering and Rocky goat herald\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDouble-door configuration — well suited to auto-parts service and other oversized loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRoad number GN 35743 — ideal for late-1960s through early-1970s GN modeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTruck-mounted Magne-Matic knuckle couplers, fully compatible with Kadee and other knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFree-rolling Delrin trucks with contoured axles for low-friction operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDie-cast metal underframe \/ interior weighting for prototypical heft and reliable tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: N (1:160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro-Trains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e03400490\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eN (1:160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCar Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50' Double-Door Boxcar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGreat Northern (GN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e35743\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBig Sky Blue (1967–1970)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTransition \/ Modern (late 1960s–early 1970s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoupler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMagne-Matic knuckle (Kadee-compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era is this boxcar appropriate for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat Northern's Big Sky Blue scheme was adopted in 1967 and continued in service through the 1970 BN merger and beyond, so this car fits late-transition through early-modern eras — and is perfect for anyone modeling GN's final years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a double-door boxcar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 50' double-door design was developed for oversized loads — auto parts, appliances, and machinery that wouldn't fit through a single door. It's a great variety piece for any modern freight consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the couplers compatible with Kadee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Micro-Trains Magne-Matic couplers are fully compatible with Kadee and other knuckle couplers — no swap needed to run with the rest of your fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have metal wheels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt rolls on free-rolling Delrin trucks with contoured axles for smooth, low-friction operation. Add metal wheelsets if you prefer the added weight and rolling sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Micro Trains Line","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48502812541183,"sku":"489-03400490","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_e0976bf7-4f92-4dac-9a0d-acb6f3c25214.png?v=1778506821","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/micro-trains-03400490-great-northern-big-sky-blue-boxcar-n-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}