ATHEARN HO 50′ Superior Plug Door Box Car Fruit Growers Express (WPRX)

ITEM NUMBER: ATH71064 PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO: Railroad boxcars are perhaps not only the best-recognized pieces of equipment ever put into service but also one of the most identifiable symbols of the industry itself. During the early years of the industry freight was hauled on simple flatcars or early gondolas. This model is based on a late 1960s design built by Fruit Growers Express. As they were insulated, the cars were well suited to handle canned foods or other temperature-sensitive cargo. The 10ft wide plug doors allowed for a better seal against outside temperature intrusion, as well as ease of forklift loading and a smooth interior wall. What made boxcars great, at least in the eyes of the railroads, was, their ability to haul about anything! Railroads thrive on redundancy to maximize efficiency. MODEL FEATURES: Separately applied brake wheel and ladders 70-ton roller bearing trucks 33 machined metal wheels with RP25 contours Weighted for optimum performance Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers Highly-detailed, injection-molded body Painted and printed for realistic decoration All models are representative of prototypical paint schemes Minimum radius: 18 Era: 1941-1970, 1971-1990 Cost: $25 Free Shipping: We offer free shipping on orders over $30. Please check the free - shipping eligibility at checkout. Delivery Time: It usually takes [3-5] business days for standard shipping. Please note that this is an estimated time frame and may be affected by local holidays, and unforeseen circumstances. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “ATHEARN HO 50′ Superior Plug Door Box Car Fruit Growers Express (WPRX)” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.