Serve shippers on your HO scale railroad with these WalthersMainline 50-foot ACF Exterior-Post Boxcars. In the 1970s, due to a shortage of serviceable cars, ACF and other manufacturers introduced a new generation of larger equipment with increased width and height to boost carrying capacity. These boxcars are still in use today by Railbox and many other railroads, transporting all kinds of cargo. Key features include: a one-time run of these road numbers with limited quantity, prototypes seen across the country from 1974 to now, ability to handle all general freight, use by Railbox and dozens of other railroads, correct Plate B dimensions (41 feet 3 inches truck centers, 15 feet 2 inches tall, 10 feet 8 inches wide), fully assembled, correct 33-inch RP-25 metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.
Using this HO scale boxcar is easy. Just place it on your model railroad tracks and start loading it with all kinds of general freight to create a realistic shipping scene. When handling the boxcar, be gentle to avoid any damage to the wheelsets or couplers. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the boxcar from time to time. If you notice any dirt or debris on the wheels, carefully remove it with a small brush. Keep the boxcar in a dry and dust - free place when not in use to ensure its long - term performance.
