Athearn presents the RND40222 50' OB Plug Door Boxcar in HO Scale, featuring Santa Fe ATSF #525521. This boxcar is a great addition to your model railroad collection.
Model Features:
- 70 - ton Roller Bearing trucks with 33” wheels for smooth movement
- Separately applied brake wheel for added realism
- Body - mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers for easy connection
- Fully assembled and ready - to - run, no hassle for you
- Precision machined metal wheels for long - lasting performance
- Highly - detailed, injection molded body that looks amazing
- Painted and printed for a realistic decoration
- Weighted for optimum performance on the tracks
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- Minimum radius of 18”
Prototype History:
Railroad boxcars are well - known equipment in the industry and a symbol of it. In the early days, freight was hauled on flatcars or gondolas. In 1833, the Mohawk & Hudson Railroad in Upstate New York, which later became part of the New York Central, covered its gondolas due to winter snow. Over the years, boxcars improved, like switching to steel - braced wood construction in the standard 40 - foot size set by the AAR. Boxcars are great because they can haul almost anything, and railroads love their redundancy for efficiency.
Using this Athearn HO scale boxcar is a breeze. Since it's fully assembled and ready - to - run, you can simply place it on your track and start using it right away. Connect it to other cars using the body - mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers. When operating, make sure the track has a radius of at least 18 inches to avoid any derailment. For maintenance, keep the precision machined metal wheels clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust or debris. Also, check the 70 - ton Roller Bearing trucks and the brake wheel periodically to ensure they're in good working condition. If you notice any parts that seem loose or damaged, contact the manufacturer for replacement parts. Enjoy your new boxcar on your model railroad!
