Athearn HO Scale 50' OB Plug Door Boxcar, C&O - Chessie System #481062
Detailed Information
MODEL FEATURES:
- 70 - ton Roller Bearing trucks with 33” wheels for smooth movement
- Separately applied brake wheel for added realism
- 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 that looks great
- Painted and printed realistically to mimic the prototype
- Weighted for optimal performance on the track
- Wheels with RP25 contours work on all popular track brands
- Minimum radius of 18” allows for versatile layout design
PROTOTYPE HISTORY:
Railroad boxcars are well - known symbols of the railway industry. In the early days, freight was carried 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 to deal with winter snow. Over the years, boxcars evolved, switching from wood to steel - braced construction in the standard 40 - foot size set by the AAR. Boxcars are great because they can haul almost anything, and railroads love their versatility for efficiency.
Specifications
Using this Athearn HO scale boxcar is easy. Since it's fully assembled, you can just take it out of the box and place it on your track. Connect it to other cars using the McHenry scale knuckle couplers. You can use it on any popular brand of track as long as the minimum radius is 18 inches. When it comes to maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to gently remove dust from the body, wheels, and couplers. Avoid getting the metal parts wet to prevent rust. Also, this product is recommended for users aged 14 and above, so make sure younger users are supervised if they want to play with it.
