Kris Arabic Boxcars

Kris Model Trains produced boxcars in Arabic, which is a widely used language in northern Africa and the Middle East. Variations noted are from the Kris Model Trains chapter of Greenberg's Guide to Kusan Trains.

Kris Arabic boxcar with panel doors

Arabic Saudi Government Railway 107 boxcar; green; white lettering; white and green crossed swords logo; sliding green panel doors; half ladders. Boxcar variation (A) in Greenberg's.

Kris Arabic boxcar with Hebrew message

Comparision of a regular production Arabic Saudi Government Railway 107 boxcar on top with a Peace boxcar on the bottom. The Peace car has Shalom! in Hebrew, meaning peace, printed to the left of the door. The box end for the bottom car is labeled PEACE. Peace variation not documented in Greenberg's. Photo courtesy of the T. Cosgrove collection.

Kris Arabic boxcar with plug doors

Arabic Saudi Government Railway 107 boxcar; green; white lettering; white and green crossed swords logo; sliding green plug doors; half ladders. Boxcar variation (B) in Greenberg's.