HO PRR X26 Boxcar Decals

This set was produced to introduce an more comprehensive set for these classes. Following WW1, the USRA distributed its standard railroad car types throughout the railroads of the USA after de-nationalizing the railroads. Among these designs was a 50-ton single-sheathed 40’ boxcar. The PRR was the largest single recipient of this type, receiving nearly 40% of the fleet, roughly 9,400 total cars. Starting in the 1930’s these cars started to receive upgrades, including new roofs and doors and later most were also upgraded to AB brakes. In 1945 the PRR commenced a rebuild program of the X26’s into steel-sided variants, X26c’s. Nearly one thirds of the entire X26 was rebuilt by the conclusion of the program.The X26 boxcars in the circle keystone scheme lasted into Penn Central, with some soldiering on into Conrail although in restricted service. The roster peaked in 1930 with 9,394 cars, by 1950 the roster dropped to 5,909 and in 1953 it had declined to 953 cars.Seven of the X26 were equip