Walthers Proto 101932 56' Thrall All-Door Boxcar D&NE Potlatch #124 (2-Tone Green) HO Scale

The Walthers Proto 101932 56' Thrall All-Door Boxcar in 2-Tone Green, D&NE Potlatch #124, is a must - have for HO scale freight enthusiasts. Introduced in the late 1960s for lumber service, this boxcar adds a unique and colorful touch to your HO freight operations. It's designed to safeguard weather - sensitive building materials and makes loading and unloading a breeze with its large sliding side doors. Many of these boxcars were in service until the early 2000s. Key features of this ready - to - layout replica include a limited edition run of these road numbers, prototypes that hauled lumber from the late 1960s to the early 2000s, etched end platforms with cross - over irons, finely detailed separately - applied ladders, latch bars, door handles and brake wheel, factory - installed grab irons, ultra - smooth rolling metal axles and 33' wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using this Walthers Proto HO scale boxcar is easy. Just place it on your HO scale track and couple it to other train cars using the Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. It's ready to be part of your freight train right out of the box. When handling the boxcar, be gentle with the finely detailed parts like the ladders, latch bars, and door handles to avoid breakage. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior and remove any dust. Periodically check the metal axles and wheelsets to ensure they roll smoothly. If you notice any issues with the couplers, you can lightly lubricate them with a suitable model train lubricant. Store the boxcar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent any color fading or damage to the paint.