Atlas 50005233 Class X72 50' Boxcar PC - Penn Central #229101 (Jade Green, white; Large Logo) N Scale

The Atlas 50005233 N Scale 50' Boxcar PC Class X72, numbered #229101 in Penn Central's fleet, comes in a striking jade green and white color scheme with a large logo. 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 led to the 'X72' design, featuring smooth welded sides and a large 6 - panel Superior door for easy forklift operation. The next year, 500 slightly larger X72A box cars were ordered. These cars served across North America. After PC's end in the late 70s, Conrail took them over and they ran until the 90s. Eventually, most were sold to Canadian National, short lines, or scrappers. By the 2000s, most were out of service, but some still operate in Mexico and South America. The X72 and X72A had many paint schemes, like Conrail's 'Buy And Hold US Savings Bonds' one. Some even kept the PC green. Whether you need a few or a large set for your train, this X72 boxcar from Atlas will look amazing. It features crisp painting and printing, a durable body, free - rolling trucks, a detailed brakewheel, and knuckle couplers.

Using your Atlas N Scale 50' Boxcar PC Class X72 is easy. Just place it on your N - scale train track and let it roll with the rest of your train cars. When handling, hold it gently to avoid any damage to the detailed parts like the brakewheel. For storage, keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint from fading. To clean, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust. If there are stubborn stains, you can use a very mild soap solution and a soft brush, but make sure to dry it thoroughly right after. When connecting it to other cars, use the knuckle couplers carefully. They are designed to connect easily, but be gentle to avoid breaking them. That's all you need to know to enjoy your boxcar for a long time.