Athearn RND1060 HO Scale 40-Foot High Cube Externally Braced Box Car, Burlington Northern (BN) #281150

Overview

MODEL FEATURES:

• Individually attached brake wheel for added realism
• Fully assembled right out of the box and ready to roll on your tracks
• Highly detailed injection - molded body that looks incredibly lifelike
• Realistic decoration with quality painting and printing
• Machined metal wheels for smooth operation
• Weighted design ensures trouble - free running on your layout
• RP25 - contoured wheels work with all popular track brands
• Body - mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for easy connection
• Minimum radius of 15 inches for flexible track layout

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:

• Faded base colors mimic the prototype, ideal for adding grime and rust effects
• Patches are applied and shaped according to the road number, matching the prototype on each side
• Replicates the look and feel of 'In Service' equipment, looking 'Tattered and Torn' just like the real thing
• Some Prime for Grime models come with paint scheme variations

Using this Athearn RND1060 HO scale box car is super easy. Just take it out of the box, and it's ready to go on your model railroad tracks. The wheels are designed to work with most popular track brands, so you don't have to worry about compatibility. When connecting it to other cars, use the body - mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. They make the connection process simple. As for maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to gently remove dust from the body and wheels. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the paint or the parts. If you want to add that extra realistic touch of grime and rust, the faded base colors and patches on the Prime for Grime models are a great starting point. Just use model - specific grime and rust paints to enhance its appearance. Remember, the minimum radius for this car is 15 inches, so make sure your track layout meets this requirement to prevent any derailments.