The Atlas 20007138 CNCF 5000 Boxcar in HO scale represents Canadian Pacific #212285, formerly from MCSA, in a light orange and white color. Note that the picture might show a different road number. In the late 1970s, as part of the 'IPD' incentive per diem boxcar boom, nearly 1,500 Mexican - built CNCF 5000 Boxcars were ordered by U.S. railroads. This was the peak of U.S. modern freight car production, with many U.S. railroads buying these 70 - ton, 50 - foot boxcars from the Mexican builder CNCF. Thousands more were built for Mexico's national railways in the 1980s. These 5000 cubic - foot boxcars are still in use on the rails of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. 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 era from the late 1970s to the present. Key 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 boxcar is a breeze. It's ready - to - run, so you can place it right on your model railroad tracks. When handling the boxcar, be gentle with the separately applied wire grabs and detailed end ladders as they can be fragile. For storage, keep it in a dry and clean place to prevent the paint from getting damaged. If it gets dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe it down. Avoid using any harsh chemicals or abrasive materials on the boxcar. When you want to change the boxcar's position on the track, hold it by the body to avoid putting stress on the metal couplers. And remember, since it has blackened metal wheels, don't let them get rusty by exposing it to a humid environment.