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Bachmann 16013 HO Southern #260907 40-Foot Box Car Guide

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Bachmann HO Southern #260907 40-foot box car, item 16013

The Bachmann 16013 HO 40-foot box car carries Southern #260907. This guide helps identify that exact road-number release and summarizes the specifications Bachmann publishes, so collectors can compare it accurately with other Southern freight cars and operators can check the details that matter on an HO layout.

Bachmann HO Southern #260907 40-foot box car, item 16013
Southern #260907, Bachmann item 16013.

Exact item details

  • Manufacturer: Bachmann
  • Item number: 16013
  • Railroad and road number: Southern #260907
  • Car type: 40-foot box car
  • Scale: HO, 1:87
  • UPC: 022899160139
  • Model dimensions: 6.5 in. long × 1.5 in. wide × 2 in. high

When matching listings, keep 16013 and #260907 together. The railroad and number distinguish this release from other Bachmann 40-foot cars, including cars whose bodies and general dimensions may look similar in a thumbnail.

Features Bachmann lists

Bachmann specifies a painted body with precision graphics, opening sliding six-foot corrugated doors, a detailed underframe, a separately applied roofwalk and brake wheel, and added weight. The door provides a useful visual and handling detail; the manufacturer listing does not say that a freight load is included.

Bachmann 16013 Southern #260907 box car side and detail view
Check the visible lettering and road number against item 16013.

The listed running gear includes magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II couplers, detailed trucks with see-through sideframes, and blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours. Before mixing cars, compare coupler height and type, wheel gauge, and clearances with the equipment on your layout. Use Bachmann’s current instructions for maintenance or setup rather than assuming every track or coupler standard is identical.

Planning for display or operation

HO scale is 1:87, so confirm that this car belongs with the rest of your roster. Its listed model length of 6.5 inches is helpful when planning a siding, shelf, or train, but layout clearance also depends on curve geometry and nearby scenery. Measure a tight route or structure directly rather than treating the nominal 40-foot car type as a model length.

For operation, inspect the trucks and couplers after unpacking and test the car at low speed before placing it in a longer consist. For a static display, compare the road number, lettering, and visible underframe details with nearby cars. The listed specifications provide a useful comparison checklist, but they do not establish a minimum curve radius or guarantee universal compatibility.

Additional Bachmann HO Southern #260907 car view, catalog item 16013
Use the additional angle to verify the exact Southern number and finish.

Before you choose this release

  • Confirm Bachmann item 16013 and Southern #260907.
  • Check HO scale (1:87) against your layout.
  • Compare the listed 6.5 × 1.5 × 2-inch dimensions with close clearances.
  • Review the E-Z Mate Mark II coupler and RP25 wheel specifications.
  • Check the live product record for current offer details and updated manufacturer information.

Find it in the catalog

View Bachmann 16013 Southern #260907 · Bachmann model trains · HO scale trains · Model train rolling stock

Compare other Bachmann box-car releases in the Great Northern #2357 guide and the CP Rail #60026 guide.

Summary: Bachmann 16013 is the HO-scale Southern #260907 40-foot box car, with a 6.5-inch model length, sliding doors, E-Z Mate Mark II couplers and blackened RP25 metal wheels. Match the item and road number, then compare dimensions and operating details with your specific layout.

Specifications checked against Bachmann’s official item 16013 listing and the current Muncle Mikes product record on October 18, 2026.