The Athearn ATHG26852 50' SIECO Box Car is a great addition to your HO Scale collection. It features separately applied grab irons, end ladders and brake wheel, a photoetched cross - over platform, and 33” machined metal wheels with RP25 contours. The body is highly - detailed, injection - molded, painted and printed for a realistic look. It's weighted for optimum performance and has a minimum radius of 18”. The Primed for Grime models duplicate the 'In Service' look, with faded base colors matching the prototype, and are a perfect starting point for adding grime and rust. It comes with McHenry Scale Knuckle couplers, is recommended for ages 14 and up, and requires no assembly.

Using this Athearn HO scale box car is simple. Just place it on your HO scale track and let it roll along. It's ready to use right out of the box as no assembly is required. When handling the car, be gentle with the separately applied grab irons, end ladders and brake wheel to avoid any damage. Keep it away from small children as it's recommended for ages 14 and up. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body of the car. If you want to add more grime and rust for a more realistic look, you can start with the primed surface. Just use appropriate model - friendly paints and tools. Store the car in a dry place to prevent any corrosion or damage to the metal wheels and other parts.