The Atlas 20007147 CNCF 5000 Boxcar is a must - have for model railroaders. It's in HO scale, with a light orange and white color scheme, representing MCSA Moscow, Camden & San Augustine #7107 (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. Even in the 1980s, thousands more were built for Mexico's national railways. 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. This ready - to - run boxcar has 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 including 2 body styles (early with bolts, late welded body with 2 side slides), 2 end slide styles (standard 3 - sheet Dreadnaught end, bifurcated 'X' pattern end), and 5 door styles (Youngstown, Youngstown with pick lever, Modified Youngstown, Superior, and ICG shop Door).

Using this model boxcar is a breeze. It's ready - to - run, so you can just place it on your model railroad track right out of the box. When handling it, be gentle with the separately applied wire grabs and the detailed end ladders as they are delicate. Avoid dropping or knocking the boxcar to prevent damage to these parts. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to gently clean the body and wheels. If there's a lot of dust, you can use a can of compressed air to blow it away. Keep the boxcar in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint from fading. When you're not using it, store it in a proper model train storage container to protect it from scratches and dents.