Athearn ATH17086 60' Bulkhead Flat, WP Western Pacific #1472 HO Scale

The Athearn ATH17086 60' Bulkhead Flat in HO Scale, featuring Western Pacific #1472, is a great addition to your model railroad. Key features include separately applied end details and a brake wheel, 33” machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers. It's painted and printed realistically, fully assembled and ready to run right out of the box. With a highly-detailed, injection-molded body, it can navigate a minimum radius of 18”. Specialized for load handling, bulkhead ends on this flatcar secure pulpwood, lumber, building materials, and pipe loads. The coupler style is McHenry Scale Knuckle, recommended for ages 14 and up, and no assembly is required.

Using this Athearn 60' Bulkhead Flat is easy. Since it's fully assembled, you can simply place it on your HO scale model railroad tracks and start running it right away. When running, make sure the track is clean and free of debris to ensure smooth movement. For maintenance, occasionally wipe the body with a soft, dry cloth to keep it looking good. If the wheels get dirty, you can use a mild cleaner and a small brush to gently clean them. Always handle the couplers with care to prevent damage. Keep in mind that this product is recommended for users aged 14 and up, so make sure younger children use it under adult supervision.