The Athearn ATH71058 is a remarkable HO scale model of the N&W Norfolk and Western #296968 50-foot Superior Plug Box Car. This model comes with some amazing features. It has separately applied brake wheels and ladders, 70-ton roller bearing trucks, and 33” machined metal wheels with RP25 contours. It's weighted for the best performance and has body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers. The highly-detailed, injection-molded body is painted and printed realistically, following prototypical paint schemes. The minimum radius for this model is 18”. Railroad boxcars are well - known in the industry. This model is based on a late 1960’s design by Fruit Growers Express. Insulated, it's perfect for canned foods and temperature - sensitive cargo. The 10 - foot wide plug doors seal well against outside temperature, are easy for forklift loading, and provide a smooth interior wall. Boxcars are great as they can haul almost anything, and railroads love their redundancy for efficiency.

Using this Athearn HO scale model is simple. Just place it on your model train track and let it roll. When handling the model, be gentle to avoid damaging the separately applied parts like the brake wheel and ladders. For storage, keep it in a dry and clean place to prevent dust and moisture from affecting it. To maintain the model, you can use a soft brush to clean the body regularly. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the paint and printed details. Check the wheels and couplers from time to time to make sure they are working properly. If you notice any loose parts, you can use appropriate glue to fix them carefully.