Atlas 20006486 73' Center Partition Car Willamette and Pacific Railroad WPRR 73068 (orange, black) HO Scale

This HO scale Atlas 20006486 73-foot center partition car represents the Willamette and Pacific Railroad WPRR 73068 in striking orange and black. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The 73-foot center partition car is a great design for efficiently loading, transporting, and unloading lumber, gypsum board, and other construction products. Its AAR mechanical designation is “FBC”. Introduced in 1986, over 40,000 of these 73-foot FBC cars have been built. Key features include 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-foot radius.

Using this HO scale center partition car is easy. You can load lumber, gypsum board, and other construction products into it efficiently. Just make sure to follow the recommended 22-foot radius when setting up your track to ensure smooth operation. When it comes to maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the detailed parts like stirrups, tie-loops, and cable hooks. Also, check the trucks and brake rods regularly to make sure they are in good working condition. As for storage, keep it in a dry and cool place to prevent any damage to the paint and delicate details. And remember, the picture might show a different road number than the actual car you receive.