Enhance your 1960s - 1980s railroad operations with the Walthers Mainline 40' AAR Boxcar N de M Nacionales de Mexico #66830. After WWII, thousands of these boxcars were built. When new safety standards came in the mid - 1960s, many got inexpensive upgrades. They lost running boards, got short ladders on the A end and kept long ladders, high brake wheels, and single roof - mounted grab irons on the B end. Some even served in maintenance - of - way work into the 1980s. Key features of these HO models include: fitting 1960s - 1980s operations, being rebuilt to meet safety standards with no roof running boards or mounts, tall ladders at the B end, short ladders at the A end, a limited - edition run of these road numbers, an improved Dreadnaught 4 - 4 end with a rectangular top rib, a diagonal panel roof, 6' Youngstown doors, 10 - panel riveted sides, a 10'6' interior height, an Ajax hand brake wheel, Bettendorf trucks, correct 33' turned - metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.
Using this Walthers Mainline 40' AAR Boxcar is easy. You can place it on your HO scale railroad tracks to add authenticity to your 1960s - 1980s themed operations. When handling the boxcar, be gentle to avoid damaging the small parts like the ladders, brake wheel, and couplers. For maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. You can use a soft brush to clean the exterior. Check the wheelsets regularly to make sure they spin freely. If the couplers seem loose, make a simple adjustment to ensure proper connection with other cars. Store the boxcar in a dry place to prevent rusting or other damage.
