Atlas 20005929 60' Gunderson 7538 SD Boxcar BNSF #761499 (Boxcar Red, white, Wedge Logo) HO Scale

The HO Scale Atlas 20005929 60' Gunderson 7538 SD Boxcar BNSF #761499 comes in boxcar red and white with a wedge logo. Note that the picture might show a different road number. In 2012, BNSF bought nearly 600 Gunderson 7538 High - Capacity box cars. Four years later, TTX Corporation ordered similar 7550 box cars. Now, they have over 4,000 cars in their fleet with more on the way. These cars, with a 286,000 gross rail load capacity, can carry various products like paper and bulk items. The 7550 has 'grid sides' and double plug doors, while the 7538 has a single plug door and a unique door step below the left side of the door opening. These cars are common across North America. Features include all - new tooling, separate ladders, hand brake and door rods, a 7538 - unique door stirrup, single or double plug doors as per the prototype, a roof with 3 Stanray X - panels and 3 diagonal center panels, brake arrangement offset to the A end of the body, and crisp, accurate lettering and paint details.

Using this HO scale boxcar is easy. You can simply place it on your model railroad tracks to add realism to your layout. When handling the boxcar, be gentle to avoid damaging the separate ladders, hand brake, and door rods. Also, don't apply too much force on the single or double plug doors as they are delicate. For maintenance, keep it in a dry place to prevent rusting of the metal parts. You can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the car's surface and remove any dust. If the paint or lettering starts to fade, you can use model - specific paints to touch them up carefully. Always check the brake arrangement and wheels regularly to ensure smooth movement on the tracks.