Welcome to Rebuilding the Santa Fe! This is a collaborative project by the Society, its members, and Santa Fe modelers to “rebuild” the Santa Fe in model form! The goal of this initiative is to represent each class of Santa Fe locomotive, rolling stock, and many of its structures. We welcome all to review the modeling work of Santa Fe fans and to recapture the feel for the diverse mix of locomotives, cars and equipment that made the Santa Fe distinctive! Where locomotives and rolling stock underwent iterations in paint scheme, we will endeavor to show each one as modelers submit their work to us.
The photos are organized by steam locomotive wheel type, then class; diesel locomotive manufacturer class, then number series; passenger equipment by type; rolling stock by class; and structures alphabetically by location or type. Click on the album image to view individual models. Depending upon your computer, this may take you back to the top of the page – just scroll down again to see the images. Once in the images, you can click on the individual image that also allows you to eliminate the caption. You can return to album view by returning to the top of the images and clicking the “return” arrow. Enjoy!
Santa motive power
SAnta Fe Passenger EQuipment
Santa Fe Freight Equipment
ATSF Boxcars
ATSF Bx-002 #37026
ATSF #37026 is a 1919 ACR-built USRA Bx-2 class boxcar in 1930s paint. It is an Accurail model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-002 #37120
ATSF #37120 C.T. is a USRA Bx-2 boxcar ACF built in 1919 in as built paint. It is a Westerfield kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-002 #38724
ATSF #38724 is a 1919 ACF-built Bx-2 class 40 ft.. USRA boxcar as it would have appeared in the 1920s. It is Westerfield kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-003 #116324
ATSF #116324 is a 1923 Pullman-built Bx-3 class 40 ft.. double sheathed boxcar in as built paint. It is Westerfield kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-005 #130290
ATSF #13290 is Bx-5 class 36 ft.. steel underframe boxcar ATSF rebuilt in 1925 from a Bx-O, as it would have appeared in the 1920s. It is Westerfield kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-006 #136456
ATSF Bx-26 #136456. Pullman Company, Duryea underframe, 40 foot boxcar delivered to the ATSF in 1936. Speedwitch Media kit, assembled, painted, decaled and weathered. This version had National B-1 trucks. HO scale. Model and photograph by Bruce McKeown, MSFM #6.
ATSF Bx-012 #120396
ATSF #129396 is a 1930 Pressed Steel built Bx-12 single sheathed composite boxcar in as built paint. It is a Westerfield kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-012 #124135
ATSF #124135 is a 1929 ACF built Bx-12 single sheathed composite boxcar in as built paint. It is a Westerfield kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-012 #212439
ATSF #212439 is a 1942 Santa Fe rebuilt of a Bx-12 class boxcar with a raised roof as it appeared during WW II. It is a Westerfield kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-013 #135560
ATSF #135560 is a 1931 Pressed Steel built Bx-13 single sheathed composite boxcar in as built paint. It is a Westerfield kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-014 #226184
ATSF #226184 is a 1931 Santa Fe rebuild of a Bx-O into a Bx-14 class double sheathed 36 ft. boxcar. It is a Westerfield kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-026 #136308
ATSF Bx-26 #136308. Pullman Company, Duryea underframe, 40 foot boxcar delivered to the ATSF in 1936. Speedwitch Media kit, assembled, painted, decaled and weathered. This version had Barber S-1 trucks. HO scale. Model and photograph by Bruce McKeown, MSFM #6.
ATSF Bx-027 #138106
ATSF #138106 is a 1937 ACF-built Bx-27 class boxcar in post 1951 paint with ship and travel and Texas Chief slogans. It is Red Caboose model, bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-027 #138385
ATSF #138385 is a 1937-built ACF Bx-27 class boxcar in as built paint. It is a Red Caboose kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-027 #138407
ATSF #138407 is a 1937 ACF-built Bx-27 class boxcar with straight line map and "The Scout" slogan as it would have appeared in 1945. It is a Red Caboose model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-034 #140851
ATSF #140851 is a 1940 Pullman-built Bx-34 class box car with Duryea underframe and curved line map with train slogan. It is Westrail kit built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-036 #148888
ATSF #148888 is a Bx-36 1942 Santa Fe rebuild of a USRA boxcar with straight line map and 'The Chief" slogan. It is an Atlas model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-037 #142248
ATSF #142248 is a 1941 Pullman built Bx-037 class boxcar built with the straight-line map and Scout slogan. It rode on National B-1 trucks. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-037 #146078
ATSF #146078 is 1941 Pullman built Bx-037 class boxcar after 1954 with the ship and travel and train slogans. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-037 #146849
ATSF Bx-37 #146849. Manufactured by Pullman in 1942. InterMountain Modified AAR 10’ 6” car, weathered. Although the prototype measured 10’ 4” inside height, the car produced by InterMountain is built on a 10’ 6” IH car. HO scale. Model and photograph by Bruce McKeown, MSFM #6.
ATSF Bx-038 #129514
ATSF #129514 is a 1944 General American-built Bx-38 class war emergency composite boxcar in as built paint. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-039 #151453
ATSF #151453 is an example of a 1956 rebuild of a Bx-39 "war emergency" boxcar with new steel sides. The model is a modified Branchline 50' boxcar with correct 5/5 ends, panel roof, modified side sills with the added side sill reinforcement plates, and rivet detail to represent the inside diagonal braces on either side of the door. The model is painted and decaled to represent a new painting and reweighing in 1971. Model and photo by MSFM Denny Krausman.
ATSF Bx-041 #270063
ATSF #270063 is a 1944 Bx-41 class Santa Fe rebuild of a Bx-8 class boxcar in as new paint with a straight line map and train slogan. It is a kitbash of an Athearn car with new ends and styrene parts built and photographed by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-044 #138791
ATSF Bx-44 #138791. Five-hundred cars manufactured by Mt. Vernon Car Company in 1945. Similar in design to the Bx-37. Speedwitch Media kit, finished with the large circle-cross scheme. HO scale. Model and photograph by Bruce McKeown, MSFM #6.
ATSF Bx-044 #138794
ATSF #138794 is a 1945 Mt. Vernon Car Co.-built Bx-44 class boxcar in as built paint with straight line map and train slogan. It is a Branchline model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-044 #138926
ATSF #138926 is a 1945 Mt. Vernon Car Co.-built Bx-44 class boxcar post-1956 with "ship and travel" and train slogans. It is Walthers model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-048 #274129
ATSF #274129 is a 1946 Pullman-built Bx-48 class boxcar with straight line map and train slogan in as built paint. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-048 #276180
ATSF #276180 is a 1946 Pullman-built Bx-48 class boxcar in 1970s paint with large circle and cross logo and billboard Santa Fe. It is an Accurail model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-052 #276502
ATSF #276502 is a 1947 Pullman-buiilt Bx-52 class PS-1 boxcar in post 1965 paint with large circle and cross logo. It is a Walthers model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-053 #37279
ATSF #37279 is a 1950 Topeka Shops built Bx-53 class boxcar in original paint with "The Chief" and "ship and travel" slogans. It is a Branchline model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-056 #32207
ATSF Bx-56 #32207 was one of 300 cars converted from a former Fe-P in 1951. These cars ran from 1951 through approximately 1971. This car was built from a resin kit. Model and photo by Master Santa Fe Modeler Denny Krausman. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-061 #43145
ATSF #43145 is a member of the Bx-61 class built by Santa Fe in 1951. This model was built using a Branchline 50' boxcar that has correct 4/4 ends, modified side sills with added sill reinforcement plates, added rivet detail to represent Santa Fe's inside diagonal braces either side of the doors and new detail parts. The model is painted and decaled to represent the car as it appeared in 1977 when it was modified for food service. Model and photo by MSFM Denny Krausman.
ATSF Bx-063 #35470
ATSF #35470 is a 1952 Topeka Shops-built Bx-63-class boxcar in original "ship and travel" and "Grand Canyon" slogans. It is a C&BT Shops model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-069 #17298
ATSF #17298 is 1955 ACF-built 50 ft Bx-69 class single door boxcar in as built paint with "ship and travel" and train slogans. It is a Branchline model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-070 #12467
ATSF #12467 is a 1956 ACF-built Bx-70 class 50 ft. boxcar with DF loading equipment in original paint with a Chief and ship and travel slogans. it is an C&BT Car Shops model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-070 #44569
ATSF #44569 is 1956 ACF-built Bx-70 class 50 ft general service boxcar as modified by the Topeka Shops in 1970 for XF food loading. It is Robbins Rails model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-074 #12605
ATSF #12605 is a 1957 Pullman-built Bx-74 class 50 ft. boxcar with DF loading equipment. It is an Robins Rail model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-074 #12891
ATSF #12891 is a 1957 Pullman-built Bx-74 class 50 ft. boxcar with DF loading equipment in as-built paint. It has an erroneous number but is otherwise correct. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-080 #149989
ATSF #149989 is a West Wichita rebuild of a Bx-36 into a Bx-80 class boxcar for grain loading. It is an Atlas model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-083 #17746
ATSF #17746 is a Bx-83 class boxcar rebuilt in 1963 by the Santa Fe from Bx-38 War Emergency boxcars with new steel sides, 8' doors, and 20 inch cushioned underframes for appliance loading. This model is kitbashed from a Front Range Products car with new ends, roof, cushioned underframe, and new detail parts. The car was painted and detailed to represent a car newly painted and reweighed at the Topeka Shops in 1980. Model and photo by MSFM Denny Krausman.
ATSF Bx-083 #17746
ATSF #17746 is a 1963 Santa Fe rebuild of one of the 150 Bx-38 "war emergency" boxcars with new steel sides, 8' doors, and 20" cushioned underframes for appliance loading. It is a member of the Bx-83 class. The car was painted and decaled to represent a newly painted and reweighed car from the Topeka Shops in 1980. Model and photo by MSFM Denny Krausman.
ATSF Bx-085 #21998
ATSF #21898 is a 1964 ATSF rebuild of a Bx-12 into a Bx-85 class grain loading boxcar. It is not an exact model as it should not have a second plug door. It is an Athearn model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-090 #525235
ATSF #525235 is a former Rr-80 insulated boxcar reclassified by the Wichita Shops in 1977 as a Bx-90 class 50 ft. insulated boxcar. It is an MDC Roundhouse model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-090 #525246
ATSF #525246 is a 1963 ATSF-built former Rr-80 class car reclassified as a Bx-90 class. Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-102 #601098
ATSF #601098 is a 1965 Pullman-built Bx-102 class 60 ft. auto parts boxcar initially assigned to Chryster. It was renumbered in 1973 and is in plain paint scheme with Helvetica lettering and small circle cross. It is a Walthers model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-116 #37728
ATSF #37728 is a 1966 Pullman built Bx-116 class 60 ft. boxcar in as-built paint and initially assigned to carrying Fisher body auto parts. It is a Walthers model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-116 #37849
ATSF #37849 is a 1966 Pullman built Bx-116 class 60 ft. auto-parts boxcar in post 1985 mineral brown paint and Helvetica lettering. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-119 #609045
ATSF #609045 is a 1966 Pullman-built Bx-119 60 ft. auto parts boxcar, as renumbered in 1974. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-127 #9212
ATSF #9212 is a 1967 Topeka Shops rebuild of a Bx-82 car into a Bx-127 50 ft. boxcar for appliance loading. it is a Walthers model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-136 #39872
ATSF #39872 is a 1969 Topeka Shops rebuild from a Bx-53 class car to a Bx-136 class 40 ft. boxcar assigned to flour loading. it is an Athearn/Bev Bel model, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF Bx-149 #40168
ATSF #40168 is a 1963 ATSF reclassification of a RR67 car into a Bx-149 class plug door boxcar for grain loading. It is an Accurail model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-151 #277149
ATSF #277149 is a 1972 Santa Fe Bx-151 rebuilt 40 ft. boxcar in 1972. although the number is wrong it is otherwise correct for one of the nine cars assigned to XF food loading service. It is an MDC Roundhouse model, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF Bx-162 #151807
ATSF #151807 is a 1973-built ACF 50 ft. Bx-162 general service boxcar as modified in 1974 by the Topeka Shops for rubber loading. It should not have the Super Shock control slogan. It is an Athearn model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-166 #621380
ATSF #621380 is a 1974 ACF-built Bx-166 class 60 ft. insulated boxcar for general cargo such as wine, paper products and canned goods. It is a BLMA model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-166 #621515
ATSF #621515 is a 1974 ACF-built Bx-166 class 60 ft. insulated boxcar for general cargo such as wine, paper products and canned goods 1990s paint with Helvetica lettering and Q logo. It is a Atlas model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-166 #621520
ATSF 3621520 is a 1974 ACF-built Bx-166 class 60 ft. insulated boxcar for general cargo such as wine, paper products and canned goods in mid-1970s to 1980s paint. It is a BLMA model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-182 #151902
ATSF #151902 is a 1977 FMC-built Bx-182 50 ft general service (AAR designation XM) boxcar, It is an MDC roundhouse model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-183 #524850
ATSF #524850 is a 1977 PC&F-built Bx-183 class 50 ft. insulated boxcar. Its 14 ft. door was the widest on the Santa Fe. It is an MDC Roundhouse model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-187 #37563
ATSF #37563 is a 1978 Berwick built Bx-187 auto parts boxcar in a simple paint scheme with Helvetica lettering and small circle cross.. It is an Athearn Genesis model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-187 #37575
ATSF 37575 is a 1978 Berwick built Bx-187 auto parts boxcar. It is a Athearn Genesis model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-190 #15661
ATSF #15661 is a Bx-190 class 50 ft. auto parts boxcar (AAR class XP) rebuilt in 1979 at the Topeka Shops from Fe-35 boxcars. It is an Athearn model ,Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-190 #15674
ATSF #15661 is a Bx-190 class 50 ft. boxcar (AAR class XL) rebuilt in 1979 at the Topeka Shops from Fe-35 boxcars. It is an Athearn model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-206 #18231
ATSF #18231 is a 1979 ATSF modification of an Fe-30 boxcar into a Bx-206 class auto parts boxcar. It is painted in the simplified scheme with Helvetica lettering. It is an Accurail model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-220 #51006
ATSF #51006 is a 1983-built Bx-220 class ACF 50 ft XM boxcar, formerly a RBOX car acquired by the Santa Fe and patched for ATSF. It is a Walthers model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-220 #51305
ATSF #51304 is a 1983-built Bx-220 class ACF 50 ft XM boxcar, formerly a RBOX car acquired by the Santa Fe and painted in mineral brown with the large circle cross and Helvetica lettering. It is a Walthers model. Photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx-42 #270537
ATSF #270537 is a Bx-42 class boxcar rebuilt in 1942 by the ATSF from Bx-9 and Bx-10 cars. The model is a resin kit. Model and photo by MSFM Denny Krausman.
ATSF Bx.K #24293
ATSF #24293 is a 1902 Pullman-built Bx.K class 36 ft. truss rod boxcar in as built paint. It is an MDC Roundhouse model. Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Bx.O #26184
ATSF #26184 is a 1906 ACF-built Bx.O class 36 ft. steel underframe boxcar in as built paint. It is Westerfield kit. Model and photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx.W #43964
ATSF #43965 is a 1910 ACF-built Bx.W class 36 ft. truss rod boxcar appearing as built. It is Westerfield kit. Model and photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Bx.Z #36124
ATSF #36124 is a 1915 ACF-built Bx.Z class 36 ft. truss rod boxcar appearing as built. It is Westerfield kit. Model and photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Fe-05 #63003
ATSF #63003 is a member of the Fe-5 class of furniture cars built during the Great Depression at the ATSF Chicago car works. This model shows the "curved map" scheme on this side and the "El Capitan" slogan on the other. It was have worn this scheme in the 1940s and 1950s. The car was equipped with Evans auto loaders. The model is scratchbuilt primarily from styrene. Model and photo by Cale Muzzarelli.
ATSF Fe-05 #63003
ATSF #63003 is a member of the Fe-5 class of furniture cars built during the Great Depression at the ATSF Chicago car works. This model shows the "El Capitan" slogan on this side and the "curved map" scheme on the other. It was have worn this scheme in the 1940s and 1950s. The car was equipped with Evans auto loaders. The model is scratchbuilt primarily from styrene. Model and photo by Cale Muzzarelli.
ATSF Fe-15 #63272
ATSF #63272 is a member of the Fe-15 class of furniture cars. This one has an end door for lumber and other long loads. The car is a Sunshine resin kit. Rob McLear model and photo.
ATSF Fe-22 #70406
ATSF #70406 is a a Topeka Shops rebuild of an Fe-S class into an Fe-22 class 50 ft. automobile boxcar with an end door. The Lifelike Proto 2000 model is not totally authentic as the bottom side sill is not correct, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Fe-24 #10322
ATSF #10322 is a 1942 Pullman-built Fe-24 class 50 ft double door automobile car in post 1950 paint with "El Capitan" and "Ship and travel" slogans. It is a Life Like Proto 2000 model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Fe-24 #10322
ATSF Fe-24 #10322. Proto 2000 model, Steve Sandifer photo.
ATSF Fe-26 #17618
ATSF #17618 is a 1945 Pullman-built Fe-26 class 40 ft. double door automobile boxcar with large circle cross emblem and ship and travel slogan. It is an Accurail model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Fe-26 #64601
ATSF #64601 is a 1945 Pullman-built Fe-26 class 40 ft. double door automobile boxcar in as built paint with straight line map and Chief slogan. It is an MDC Roundhouse model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
ATSF Fe-28 #8285
ATSF #8285 is 1951 Topeka Shops built Fe-28 class 50 ft double door automobile car in as built paint with "Grand Canyon" and "Ship and travel" slogans. It is a Branchline model, Bob Walz photo. HO scale.
Santa Fe Company Service Equipment
Santa Fe Structures and places
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