The HomeShops HFB-029-003 is a limited - edition Rapido Trains PC&F 5258 50' Double Door Box Car painted for the freelance model railroad Benton and Southern, with road number BSR 5835. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The Benton and Southern, owned by Brian Sopke, has a connection with the Arkansas Valley. The Home Shops BSR B - 70 - 69 boxcar represents shopped and repainted AV cars, with the colorful LeCain Railcar decal and Superior Doors as clues. This 50 - car lot (BSR 5800 - BSR 5849) in red, yellow, and black will be a great addition to your rolling stock. Produced between 1972 and 1975, these 50’ - 7” boxcars have a capacity of 5258 cu ft (standard) or 5119 cu ft (DF - equipped). They feature Hydra - Cushion underframes and come with Youngstown or Superior doors. Ideal for freelance model railroads, it can handle paper products or general merchandise. The Rapido Trains HO scale BSR PC&F 5258 boxcar is well - detailed, with separately applied metal grab irons, scale - sized draft gear, full underbody brake rigging, multiple door styles, road - number specific patches, and more.
Using this HO scale boxcar is easy. Just place it on your model railroad tracks and it's ready to roll. You can connect it to other cars in your rolling stock using the factory - installed Rapido semi - scale knuckle couplers. When handling the boxcar, be gentle with the separately applied parts like the metal grab irons and coupler cut levers to avoid breakage. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the car regularly. Keep it in a dry place to prevent rusting of the metal parts. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a small amount of glue to reattach them, but be careful not to get glue on the moving parts. And that's all you need to know to enjoy your Rapido Trains PC&F 5258 boxcar!
