Broughdale Hobby

08/13/2026

Good afternoon! We're taking pre-orders on the items listed below!

08/06/2026

Good afternoon! We received the first set of HO scale 1937 AAR 40' boxcars last week, but we're taking pre-orders on the next run of these cars - including CP and CN schemes!

The HO Scale 1937 AAR Boxcar is back with new schemes! These new schemes cover roads from deep in the south, all the way to Canadian roads!

The 1937 AAR standard boxcar was one of the most widely produced freight cars ever built. From the start of production in 1936 nearly 94,000 cars were built for 64 railroads to variations of this design. Through various secondhand owners, rebuilds and upgrades they continued in service well into the 1980s.

Rapido’s HO model includes numerous parts to model most possible combinations. Our cars include square and round post ends (with correct sides) as well as Canadian NSC-2 and 5/5 rib ends. We’ve made Murphy raised panel, flat panel and Viking roofs with either wood or photo-etched steel running boards in multiple patterns. Access to the roof is by seven or eight rung ladders. Canadian cars include ladders with integral sill steps. Youngstown and Superior 6’ doors are available, as are multiple styles of brake wheels and housings.

The Rapido Ho Scale 1937 AAR 40' Boxcars Feature:
- Original car drawings used for design
- Highly detailed underframe with brake piping and more
- Correct brake wheels and housings
- Separate roofwalk and grab irons
- Multiple end, roof and door variations
- Semi-scale metal knuckle couplers
- Free rolling trucks with profiled metal wheels
- Minimum suggested radius 18"

Schemes include:
- Atlantic & East Carolina
- Chicago & Eastern Illinois
- Texas & Pacific
- Union Pacific
- Erie Lackawanna
- Atlanta & West Point
- Atlantic Coast Line
- Central of Georgia
- Erie
- Louisville & Nashville
- Maine Central
- Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
- New Haven
- Southern Pacific
- Canadian National Railway
- Canadian Pacific Railway

Reserve yours today through your dealer or direct today! The order deadline is October 15th, 2026.

US Orders: https://rapidotrains.com/ho-scale/freight-car/aar-boxcar-2026.html
CA/International Orders: https://rapidotrains.ca/ho-scale/freight-car/aar-boxcar-2026.html

08/03/2026

Broughdale Hobby is closed Monday, August 3rd in recognition of the Civic Holiday.

We'll see you Tuesday.

08/01/2026

Good morning! We're open 10 - 4 today ahead of the long weekend!

It's been a bit, so a quick recap:

- New items from AMT, Tamiya, Aoshima, Revell, Italeri and others
- Rapido 40' boxcars have arrived
- Mr Hobby Levelling Thinner is here

07/16/2026

Good morning! We're open 10 - 5 today, with some new items from Academy, AMT, Revell and others!

07/14/2026

Good morning! We're open 10 -5 today, taking preorders on the following:

- AMT 1539 - "Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi" Tie Interceptor
- AMT 1567 - 1/25 "Twisted Metal" Sweet Tooth Ice Cream Van
- AMT 1581 - 1/25 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
- AMT 1587 - 1/25 1994 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo
- MPC 981 - 1/25 1981 Chevy Camaro Pro Street

07/10/2026

Good morning! We're open 10 - 5 today, with some new items from Academy, Airfix, Kato and more!

07/06/2026

Good afternoon! We're open until 4, and taking pre-orders on this one-of-a-kind piece from Kato: