The HO scale Atlas 20007137 CNCF 5000 boxcar is a detailed model representing CP Canadian Pacific #212167. It was formerly part of MCSA and features a light orange and white color scheme. 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 a high - point in U.S. modern freight car production, with multiple U.S. railroads choosing to buy these 70 - ton, 50 - foot boxcars from Mexican builder CNCF. Thousands more were built for Mexico's national railways in the 1980s. These 5000 cubic - foot boxcars still run 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 being ready - to - run, 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 HO scale Atlas 20007137 CNCF 5000 boxcar is easy. It's ready - to - run, so you can just place it on your model railroad tracks and start enjoying it right away. When handling the boxcar, be gentle as it has separately applied wire grabs and detailed parts that could be easily damaged. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body to keep the accurate painting and printing looking good. Check the metal couplers regularly to make sure they're in good working order and can connect smoothly with other cars on the track. The blackened metal wheels don't need much special care, but if they get dirty, you can carefully clean them with a small brush. Store the boxcar in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the colors from fading. If you want to display different variations, you can choose from the available body, end slide, and door styles according to your preference and the era you're modeling.