The Atlas 20007132 is an HO scale AA Ann Arbor #5076 CNCF 5000 boxcar. Note that the picture might show a different road number. In the late 1970s, U.S. railroads ordered nearly 1,500 Mexican-built CNCF 5000 boxcars during the 'IPD' incentive per diem boxcar boom. This was the peak of U.S. modern freight car production, and multiple U.S. railroads bought these 70 - ton, 50 - foot boxcars from the Mexican builder CNCF. In the 1980s, thousands more were built for Mexico’s national railways. These 5000 - cubic - foot boxcars still operate on the rails of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico today. The CNCF 5000 has unique features like triangular supports above the door post, wrapped end sheets, and sharp notches in the sill near the stirrups. It's a must - have for model railroaders interested in the period from the late 1970s to the present. Features include ready - to - run operation, full under - body detail with brake rigging, separately applied wire grabs, detailed end ladders and brake gear, accurate painting and printing, blackened metal wheels, and metal couplers. There are multiple variations, such as 2 body styles (early with bolts and late welded body with 2 side slides), 2 end slide styles (standard 3 - sheet Dreadnaught end and bifurcated 'X' pattern end), and 5 door styles (Youngstown, Youngstown with pick lever, Modified Youngstown, Superior, and ICG shop Door).

Using this Atlas HO scale boxcar is easy - it's ready - to - run right out of the box, so you can quickly add it to your model railroad layout. When handling it, be gentle with the separately applied wire grabs and detailed end ladders as they can be delicate. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the boxcar's body and wheels to keep it looking its best. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the accurate painting and printing. Store the boxcar in a cool, dry place to prevent any warping or damage. Check the metal couplers regularly to make sure they're working properly for smooth connections on the tracks.