Athearn Genesis ATHG26796 – HO Scale Evergreen 50' PC&F Boxcar #2256 NEW SEALED
$ 23.76
Description
Athearn Genesis ATHG26796 – HO Scale Evergreen 50' PC&F Boxcar #2256 NEW SEALED. Athearn Genesis ATHG26796 – HO Scale Evergreen Freight Car Corp. (EFCX) 50' PC&F Boxcar #2256. They were a common sight interchanging across major Class I networks, making this model an excellent "bridge" car for almost any layout representing the late 20th century. Item is NEW in box. Interior packaging is SEALED with orginal factory tape, and has not been opened. Exterior of packaging may exhibit minor cosmetic wear. Ships FREE within 1 business day. Athearn Genesis ATHG26796 – HO Scale Evergreen Freight Car Corp. (EFCX) 50' PC&F Boxcar #2256 A premium Athearn Genesis series release of the Pacific Car and Foundry (PC&F) 50-foot exterior-post boxcar. This model captures a fascinating prototype from the Evergreen Freight Car Corporation, a leasing entity well-known among railfans and modelers for its distinctive equipment. Road number 2256 features a 10' plug door and is decorated in a striking, prototypical scheme with crisp lettering and complete data stenciling. Key Features Genesis Level Detail: Features a precision-molded exterior-post body with high-fidelity, separately applied details, including wire grab irons, uncoupling levers, and detailed brake piping. 10' Plug Door: Highly detailed representation of the flush-fitting plug door, complete with accurate handle, locking bar, and hardware detail. Prototypical Paint: Authentic Evergreen Freight Car Corp. livery with razor-sharp lettering, accurate reporting marks, and complete capacity data stenciling. Premium Underframe: Features a fully detailed underframe with a separately applied brake system, air reservoir, and prototypical cushion underframe detailing. Superior Performance: Equipped with 70-ton trucks featuring rotating bearing caps and machined metal 33" wheelsets for exceptional tracking and smooth operation. Kadee® Couplers: Factory-installed Kadee® scale knuckle couplers for the highest level of prototypical realism and reliable switching operations. Original Packaging: Arrives brand new in the original Athearn Genesis window-box with a protective internal cradle. Prototype History The Pacific Car and Foundry 50-foot exterior-post boxcar was an incredibly successful design, widely adopted by railroads and private leasing companies alike from the 1960s onward. The Evergreen Freight Car Corporation operated a specialized fleet of these cars, leasing them out to various railroads to handle high-value commodities requiring secure, weather-tight transit. The combination of the exterior-post construction for structural strength and the tight seal of the 10' plug door made these cars ideal for transporting paper rolls, canned goods, and consumer manufacturing products. They were a common sight interchanging across major Class I networks, making this model an excellent "bridge" car for almost any layout representing the late 20th century.
