The Atlas 20005853 represents a 50' postwar boxcar of Nacionales de Mexico, numbered #93259, in eye - catching red and white, in HO scale. Note that the picture might display a different road number. After World War II, railroads purchased many 50' AAR boxcars with a standard design from the late 1940s. Based on the 1937 AAR design, it was updated post - war with an improved dreadnaught end and diagonal panel roofs. These boxcars were common on American railroads until the 70s and 80s. Key features include separately applied ladders and grab irons, three side sill styles (straight, tabbed, fishbelly), 8' & 9' Superior or Youngstown doors, a fully detailed underframe, free - rolling trucks with metal wheelsets, and accurate printing with prototypical paint schemes.
Using this HO scale boxcar is easy. Just place it on your model railroad track and let it roll. When handling, be gentle to avoid damaging the separately applied ladders and grab irons. Store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint from fading. Clean the boxcar with a soft, dry cloth to keep it looking good. Periodically check the free - rolling trucks and metal wheelsets to make sure they're moving smoothly. If they seem stiff, you can use a small amount of lubricant, but be careful not to get it on the paint or other parts of the boxcar.
