Athearn 88172 – HO Scale Western Pacific (WPLX) NACC 50' Boxcar #60521
$ 15.84
Description
Athearn 88172 – HO Scale Western Pacific (WPLX) NACC 50' Boxcar #60521. Prototypical Paint: Authentic Western Pacific livery with the "WP" logo and sharp, scale-accurate reporting marks. Item is NEW in box. Exterior of packaging may exhibit minor cosmetic wear. Ships FREE within 1 business day. Athearn 88172 – HO Scale Western Pacific (WPLX) NACC 50' Boxcar #60521 A detailed Athearn Ready-to-Roll release of the North American Car Corporation (NACC) 50-foot boxcar. This model replicates a versatile member of the Western Pacific’s "Leased" fleet, carrying the WPLX reporting marks often seen during the 1970s and 80s. Road number 60521 is finished in the classic Western Pacific mineral red with crisp white lettering and accurate data stenciling. Key Features Detailed NACC Body: Precision-molded 50-foot body featuring accurate exterior-post bracing and roof details. Prototypical Paint: Authentic Western Pacific livery with the "WP" logo and sharp, scale-accurate reporting marks. Separately Applied Details: Includes a detailed brake wheel, uncoupling levers, and factory-installed wire grab irons for added realism. Superior Performance: Equipped with 70-ton roller-bearing trucks and machined metal wheelsets for smooth operation and excellent tracking. Reliable Coupling: Factory-installed McHenry® scale knuckle couplers for dependable performance in manifest freight service. Versatile Lading: Perfect for transporting forest products, paper, or general merchandise across a mid-to-late 20th-century layout. Original Packaging: Arrives new in the original Athearn window-box packaging. Prototype History The NACC 50-foot boxcar was a popular choice for railroads looking for reliable, high-capacity equipment through leasing programs. The Western Pacific utilized these cars across its "Feather River Route," moving a variety of commodities between the Bay Area and Salt Lake City. Often interchanged with major partners like the Denver & Rio Grande Western and Union Pacific, these cars were a common sight in "The Overland Route" manifest trains. This model captures a specific era of WP operations just prior to the Union Pacific merger, making it a must-have for Western Pacific fans.
