The Atlas 20006310 FMC 5503 52' Double-Door Boxcar in HO scale, sporting orange and blue colors, might show a different road number in the picture. Over the past fifty years, box cars usually had one of five frame lengths: 40, 50, 52, 60, and 86 feet. The 52 - foot box cars are the least common but played a key role in the lumber industry. This car is like a 'stretched' 5277 with an extra foot outside the bolsters, creating a unique overhang. It has double sliding doors and a cushioned underframe. Southern Pacific was the first to operate this design, ordering 700 cars split among Southern Pacific, Amador Central, and the Longview, Portland & Northern. Key features include double sliding doors, wire grabs, etched parts, a Plate C Box Car, and an X - Panel Roof.
Using this HO scale boxcar is easy. You can simply place it on your model train track to add to your layout. When handling it, be gentle to avoid any damage to the wire grabs or etched parts. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to dust it regularly. If there's dirt on the sliding doors, you can use a small brush to clean them carefully. Keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading. Remember, the picture might show a different road number, so don't be surprised if it doesn't match exactly.
