Atlas 20006483 73' Center Partition Car First Union Rail NDYX #735954 (blue, white) HO Scale

This HO Scale Atlas 73' Center Partition Car NDYX #735954 comes in blue and white. The picture might show a different road number. The 73-foot Center Partition Car is great for efficiently loading, transporting, and unloading lumber, gypsum board, and other construction products. Its AAR mechanical designation is “FBC,” and over 40,000 of these cars have been built since 1986. It features a riserless floor design, detailed stirrups, simulated tie-loops, ratchets, partition cable hooks, 22 wire grabs, etched cross-over walks, wire brake rods, detailed jack pads, newly tooled 286k trucks, detailed pull plates, see-through top chord holes, simulated cable slots, detailed lift plates, prototypical lettering and markings, and a recommended 22' radius.

Using this HO Scale Atlas 73' Center Partition Car is easy. You can load lumber, gypsum board, and other construction products onto it. When loading, make sure the items are evenly distributed for better balance during transport. When unloading, be careful not to damage the car or the products. As for maintenance, regularly check the detailed parts like stirrups, tie-loops, and ratchets. Keep the car clean to prevent dirt from affecting its operation. Store it in a dry place to avoid rust. Also, when using it on a track, ensure the track has at least a 22' radius as recommended.