HomeShops HFB-036-003 CMSF - Cat Mountain #72674 Atlas USRA Rebuilt Steel 40' Box Car HO Scale

This is a limited - edition HO scale Atlas USRA rebuilt 40' steel box car painted for the freelance model railroad Cat Mountain Santa Fe. The road number is CMSF 72674, and note that the picture might show a different road number. David Barrow's Cat Mountain Santa Fe is a well - known freelance model railroad, inspired by the Santa Fe in west Texas with some freelance interpretation. It's available in four HO scale road numbers. The prototype of this box car: By WWII, most classic USRA double - sheathed box cars were rebuilt with steel sides, and more rebuilds happened in the late 1940s and early 1950s. These steel - side rebuilds are very popular and a great addition to the Atlas HO scale product line. The Atlas USRA HO rebuilt steel 40' box car features a ready - to - run design, a highly detailed 10 - panel body, accurate painting and printing, AccuMate® couplers, an opening door, and more.

Using your Atlas USRA HO Rebuilt Steel 40' Box Car is a breeze. It's ready - to - run, so you can simply place it on your model railroad track and start enjoying. When handling the car, be gentle to avoid damaging the separately applied wire grabs and side ladders. Keep it away from sharp objects that could scratch the accurate painting and printing. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off dust regularly. If you notice any loose parts like the couplers, you can gently adjust them. Also, make sure the opening door isn't obstructed. And remember, the inside height of the model may vary from the prototype, but it won't affect its overall performance on your track.