Atlas 20006519 NSC Newsprint Box Car CN Canadian National #401640 HO Scale

The Atlas 20006519 NSC Newsprint Box Car in HO scale represents Canadian National's #401640. It's painted in boxcar red and white with the website logo. Note that the picture might show a different road number. In 1967, the National Steel Car Corporation in Hamilton, Ontario, designed the first cars for transporting newsprint between Canada and the US. These cars had riveted or welded sides and smooth interiors, including the doors, to protect 2000 - pound paper rolls. Stacked two - high, they needed over 9 - foot internal height. Big door openings were essential, with options like sliding Youngstown lever - type flush plug doors or lever - less exterior post plug doors. Seven railroads initially bought these cars, and they were common in international paper shipping until the late 2000s. Over time, they sported various colorful paint schemes. This model features separately applied detail parts, prototypically accurate paint and door setups, knuckle couplers, and free - rolling Symington roller bearing trucks.

Using this HO scale Atlas 20006519 NSC Newsprint Box Car is easy. You can simply place it on your model train track and let it run along with your other train cars. When handling it, be gentle as the separately applied detail parts can be fragile. To keep it in good condition, regularly clean the knuckle couplers and the free - rolling Symington roller bearing trucks. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture, as this can damage the paint and the delicate parts. If you notice any parts coming loose, you can use a small amount of model glue to reattach them carefully. Have fun adding this unique box car to your model train collection!