The Atlas 50005778 N Scale PS-1 40-foot boxcar represents the Toledo, Peoria & Western #5036 in green, yellow, and red. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The 40-foot boxcar is super popular and was a key freight car as railroads switched from steam to diesel. The Pullman Standard or PS-1 design was a top - pick among North American railroads. Built from 1947 to 1963, over 100,000 of these boxcars were produced, with minor variations in door size, style, and roof type across different railroads and production years. Features include body - mounted Accumate couplers, Barber S - 2A 50 - ton trucks with metal wheels, separately applied ladders, an etched metal roof walk, a 10 - foot or 12 - foot stiffener roof per the prototype, and Ajax and Miner brake wheels.
Using your N scale Atlas boxcar is easy. Simply place it on your model train track. Make sure the track is clean and free of debris for smooth movement. When you're coupling it with other cars, the body - mounted Accumate couplers will do the job. Just gently push the cars together. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to dust the boxcar regularly. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they can damage the paint and details. If you notice any loose parts like the separately applied ladders, you can use a small amount of model glue to reattach them. Keep your boxcar away from extreme temperatures and humidity to prevent warping or damage to the metal components like the brake wheels and truck wheels.
