The MRC refrigerated wagon is a timber bodied steel-framed vehicle that was introduced in 1932.
During the period 1932 to 1950, 249 wagons were built in 7 contracts.
124 numbered 22854 to 22977
50 numbered 25050 to 25099
75 numbered 25700 to 25774

Wagon numbers 22854-22977 and 25050 -25099 were fitted with end ice hatches only. The final batch (25700-25774) were, in addition to the two end hatches, also fitted with two roof hatches on both sides of the centre walkway

Originally fitted with standard 6'6" steel riveted bogies and screw couplings, they were all eventually fitted with high-speed 2AE bogies and automatic couplers. They were also fitted to take marker lights at each end.

During the 1950s most of the MRCs were withdrawn from refrigerated service and modified to be coded MBC boxcars for general freight service. The change to external appearance of the MRC converted to MBC was the omission of ladders, walkway and ice hatches, but not in every case as some only had the ice hatches sealed.

KIT PRICE: $195.00 including wheelsets
       + Northyard spoked wheelsets are standard
       + Slaters or NWSL wheelsets can be supplied on request