Enhance your 1960s - 1980s model railroad operations with the Walthers Mainline 910 - 1218 40 - foot AAR Boxcar in HO Scale, featuring the United Parcel Service (UPS) livery, numbered #102527. After World War II, thousands of these boxcars were built. When new safety standards came in the mid - 1960s, many were upgraded inexpensively. They lost most running boards, got short ladders on the A end, and kept longer ladders, high brake wheels, and a single roof - mounted grab iron on the B end. Some even served in maintenance - of - way work into the 1980s. Key features of these HO models are: a one - time run of these road numbers (order now as quantity is limited), perfect for 1960s - 1980s setups, based on safety - compliant rebuilt cars with no roof running board or mounts, tall ladders at the B end, short ladders at the A end, an improved Dreadnaught 4 - 4 end with a rectangular top rib, a diagonal panel roof, 6 - foot Youngstown doors, 10 - panel riveted sides, a 10 - foot 6 - inch interior height, an Ajax hand brake wheel, Bettendorf trucks, correct 33 - inch turned - metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers.
Using this Walthers HO scale boxcar is easy. Just place it on your model railroad tracks to add an authentic touch to your 1960s - 1980s setup. When handling the boxcar, be gentle as it's a detailed model. Avoid dropping it or applying too much force, which could damage the small parts like the ladders or couplers. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to dust the boxcar regularly. If it gets dirty, you can use a mild soap and water solution on a cloth, but make sure to dry it thoroughly to prevent any rust on the metal parts. Keep it stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its color and finish.
