The Athearn ATH2283 is an N scale single - door boxcar representing the St. Louis - San Francisco Railway #44024 PS 5277. It comes fully assembled and ready to run right out of the box. Packed in a jewel box, it offers great display and storage options. The painting and printing are extremely sharp, and it features screw - mounted trucks for accurate tracking. McHenry knuckle spring couplers are installed, and it operates on Code 55 and 80 rail with a minimum radius of 9 3/4”. In the mid - 1970s, the per - diem boxcar boom began, and Pullman Standard built many of these cars. The 50’ outside post, non - terminating end boxcar became the base for new per - diem cars. These models can still be seen in modern railroading. The prototype manufacturer is Pullman Standard, with body - mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers. It's suitable for the 1970s and later eras, recommended for ages 14 and up, and no assembly is required.

Using this Athearn boxcar is a breeze. Since it's fully assembled, you can just take it out of the jewel box and place it on your Code 55 or 80 rail track. Make sure the track has a minimum radius of 9 3/4” so the boxcar can move smoothly. When handling the boxcar, be gentle with the McHenry knuckle spring couplers to avoid damage. As for maintenance, keep it in a dry place when not in use. You can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body and wheels occasionally. This boxcar is recommended for those 14 years and older, so if younger kids are around, make sure an adult is supervising to prevent any accidental breakage.