Atlas 50005232 Class X72 50' Boxcar PC - Penn Central #229040 (Jade Green, white; Large Logo) N Scale

The Atlas 50005232 Class X72 50' Boxcar in N Scale represents the Penn Central #229040 with a jade green and white color scheme and a large logo. Note that the picture might show a different road number. In 1972, the Penn Central and Western Pacific ordered smooth - sided box cars from US Railroad Manufacturing. The PC's 574 - car order became the 'X72' design with smooth, welded sides and a large 6 - panel Superior door for forklift access. The next year, they ordered 500 X72A box cars of a slightly larger design. These cars were used for general purposes across the North American railroad system. After PC's downfall in the late 70s, Conrail took over the cars, which were in service until the 90s. Later, most were sold to Canadian National, short lines, or scrapped. By the 2000s, most X72 box cars were out of service, but some still run in Mexico and South America. The X72 and X72A had many paint variations, like Conrail's 'Buy And Hold US Savings Bonds' scheme. Some cars remained in PC green. Whether you need a few or a large set for your train, the X72 in Atlas's available schemes will look great. Features include crisp painting and printing, a durable body, free - rolling trucks, a detailed brakewheel, and knuckle couplers.

Using your N Scale Atlas 50005232 Class X72 50' Boxcar is easy. Just place it on your train track as part of your train set. It will look great whether you're creating a small train or a large one. When handling the boxcar, be gentle to avoid any damage to the crisp painting and printing. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body. Check the free - rolling trucks regularly to make sure they're moving smoothly. If the knuckle couplers seem loose, you can carefully adjust them. Store the boxcar in a cool, dry place to keep it in good condition for a long time.