Athearn's RND40223 HO Scale 50' OB Plug Door Box, featuring Santa Fe ATSF #525581, is a top - notch model for railroad enthusiasts.
Model Features:
- 70 - ton Roller Bearing trucks with 33” wheels for smooth operation
- Separately applied brake wheel for added detail
- Body - mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers for easy connection
- Fully assembled and ready - to - run right out of the box
- Precision machined metal wheels for high - quality performance
- Highly detailed, injection molded body that looks incredibly realistic
- Painted and printed for a truly authentic decoration
- Weighted for optimum performance on the tracks
- Wheels with RP25 contours work on all popular track brands
- Minimum radius of 18” fits well in various setups
Prototype History:
Railroad boxcars are iconic symbols of the industry. In the early days, freight was hauled on simple 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 to deal with winter snow. Over the years, boxcars evolved from basic wood construction with steel outside - bracing, usually 40 feet in size as per AAR standards. What makes boxcars great is their ability to haul almost anything, and railroads use them to maximize efficiency.
Using this Athearn HO scale 50' OB plug door box is a breeze. Since it's fully assembled and ready - to - run, you can just place it on your track right away. Connect it to other cars using the body - mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers. When running it on the track, make sure the track is clean to ensure smooth operation. As for maintenance, you can gently clean the metal wheels with a soft cloth to keep them in good condition. Avoid dropping or rough handling of the model as it has a highly detailed body. Also, store it in a dry place to prevent any damage to the painted and printed decoration. With a minimum radius of 18”, plan your track layout accordingly so that the boxcar can move around without any issues.
