Kris Train and Track Boxes
Kris Model Trains utilized different train and track boxes through the years. The train boxes in the first two photos below are stacked with the earliest box on top and the latest on the bottom. The earliest white box is smaller and has a lift off lid. The later white box is larger and has end flaps. The earliest color box is predominantly black and orange. Printed on the side is "40 Customized Models of Railroad Cars." The next box down is also black and orange. Omitting "40," it's printed with "Customized Models of Railroad Cars." The last box in the series is blue and orange. This box also has "Customized Models of Railroad Cars" on it.
Side view of Kris Model Trains storage boxes. Photo courtesy of the B. Batt collection.
This view better shows the size difference between the two white boxes. Photo courtesy of the B. Batt collection.
Kris Model Trains blue and orange storage boxes folded flat. Box makers print boxes when flat, then connect the long side tabs with glue or adhesive while keeping them flat for case packaging. There were 225 of these boxes packed in a case. Photo courtesy of the B. Batt collection.
Kris Model Trains master carton for individual train storage boxes. Photo courtesy of the M. Kehn collection.
Kris Model Trains 12 pack shipping carton - side view. Outside dimensions are 16.5" long, 12.5" wide and 7.5" high. Photo courtesy of the T. Cosgrove collection.
Kris Model Trains 12 pack shipping carton - top view. Photo courtesy of the T. Cosgrove collection.
Kris Model Trains 12 pack shipping carton - bottom view. Photo courtesy of the T. Cosgrove collection.
Kris Model Trains two individual shipping cartons. Outside dimensions of each carton are 12.75" long, 3.75" wide and 3" high. Photo courtesy of the T. Cosgrove collection.
Kris Model Trains wide radius standard gauge track shipping box - folded flat. The box held 16 pieces of 72" diameter track, which was enough to make one complete circle. Photo courtesy of the B. Batt collection.
Kris Model Trains wide radius standard gauge track shipping box - assembled. Nominal box measurements are 15" long, 7 1/4" wide and 4 1/4" high. Photo courtesy of the B. Batt collection.
Kris Model Trains parts box. The box is 3 1/2" square. Photo courtesy of the T. Cosgrove collection.