This HO Scale Atlas 73' Center Partition Car, from Iowa Northern Railway IANR #26817, comes in eye - catching boxcar colors of red, white, and yellow. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The 73’ Center Partition Car is a game - changer for transporting lumber, gypsum board, and other construction products. First introduced in 1986, over 40,000 of these cars have been built. It features a riserless floor design for easy loading and unloading, detailed stirrups, simulated tie - loops, ratchets, partition cable hooks, and 22 wire grabs. Other great features include etched cross - over walks, wire brake rods, detailed jack pads, newly tooled 286k trucks, detailed pull plates, see - through top chord holes, simulated cable slots, detailed lift plates, and prototypical lettering and markings. It's recommended to use a 22' radius for best performance.
Using this HO Scale Atlas 73' Center Partition Car is a breeze. You can load it up with lumber, gypsum board, or other construction products easily thanks to its riserless floor design. Just place the items inside and use the partition cable hooks and ratchets to secure them. When it comes to transporting, make sure to use a 22' radius track as recommended for smooth movement. As for maintenance, keep it clean by gently wiping it with a soft cloth to remove dust. Check the wire brake rods and other small parts regularly to ensure they are in good condition. Be careful when handling the car to avoid damaging the detailed stirrups, pull plates, and lift plates. If there are any loose parts, you can use a small amount of glue to fix them. Also, note that the picture might show a different road number than the actual car you receive.
