This HO scale Atlas 20005931 60-foot Gunderson 7538 SD Boxcar is in the BNSF #761516 design, featuring boxcar red, white, and 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 gross rail load capacity of 286,000, can carry various products like paper and bulk items. The 7550 and 7538 look similar but have unique differences. The 7550 has 'grid sides' and double plug doors, while the 7538 has a single plug door and a special door step below the left side of the door opening. With both companies having large fleets, you'll see these cars on large manifests, short lines, and sidings across North America. Key features include all-new tooling, separate ladders, hand brake and door rods, a unique 7538 door stirrup, single or double plug doors as per the prototype, a roof with 3 Stanray X-panels and 3 diagonal center panels, a 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 train track and let it be part of your train set. It'll look great in any layout, whether it's a large - scale railroad scene or a small, short - line setup. When handling the boxcar, be gentle to avoid any damage to the separate ladders, hand brake, and door rods. If you want to clean it, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface. For the paint and lettering, try not to touch it with dirty hands as it may smudge. Store it in a dry place to prevent any rusting or damage to the metal parts. Check the wheels regularly to make sure they're rolling smoothly. If you notice any parts coming loose, you can use a small amount of glue suitable for model trains to fix them. Enjoy adding this realistic boxcar to your collection!
