Athearn RND40229 HO Scale 50-Foot OB Plug Door Boxcar of C&O - Chessie System, #481045
Detailed Information
MODEL FEATURES:
- 70-ton Roller Bearing trucks with 33-inch wheels for smooth movement
- Separately applied brake wheel for better control
- 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 durability
- Highly detailed, injection molded body for a realistic look
- Painted and printed for a truly realistic decoration
- Weighted for optimum performance on the track
- Wheels with RP25 contours work on all popular brands of track
- Minimum radius of 18 inches for flexible layout
PROTOTYPE HISTORY:
Railroad boxcars are well - known equipment in the industry and a recognizable symbol. 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 evolved, changing from wood to steel - braced construction in the standard 40 - foot size set by the AAR. What makes boxcars great is their ability to haul all kinds of cargo, and railroads love their redundancy for efficiency.
Specifications
Using this Athearn HO scale boxcar is a breeze. Since it's fully assembled, you can just take it out of the box and place it on your track right away. Connect it to other cars using the McHenry scale knuckle couplers. It runs smoothly on most popular track brands thanks to its 33 - inch wheels and RP25 contours. Just make sure your track has a minimum radius of 18 inches. For maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this could damage the painted and printed details. This boxcar is recommended for users aged 14 and above, so make sure younger ones are supervised if they want to play with it.
