Athearn RND88149 – HO Western Pacific 50' High-Cube Double Plug Door Boxcar NEW
$ 18.48
Description
Athearn RND88149 – HO Western Pacific 50' High-Cube Double Plug Door Boxcar NEW. Athearn Roundhouse RND88149 – HO Scale Western Pacific (WP) 50' High-Cube Double Plug Door Boxcar #68110. A finely detailed Athearn Roundhouse series release of the 50-foot high-cube double plug door boxcar. Item is NEW in box. Exterior of packaging may exhibit minor cosmetic wear. Ships FREE within 1 business day. Athearn Roundhouse RND88149 – HO Scale Western Pacific (WP) 50' High-Cube Double Plug Door Boxcar #68110 A finely detailed Athearn Roundhouse series release of the 50-foot high-cube double plug door boxcar. This model perfectly captures a specialized, high-capacity boxcar engineered to optimize vertical clearance and secure weather-tight transport for bulky cargo. Road number 68110 is decorated in the clean, prototypical Western Pacific solid brown livery with crisp white lettering and accurate data stenciling. Key Features High-Cube Profile: Accurately replicates the distinct, taller plate-F height profile designed to maximize internal cargo volume. Double Plug Doors: Detailed rendering of the dual flush-fitting plug doors, featuring molded-on locking bars and door tracks that mirror the prototype's high-security sealing mechanism. Prototypical Paint: Finished in authentic Western Pacific brown with razor-sharp lettering, precise reporting marks, and legibly printed capacity data. Solid Performance: Equipped with a weighted underframe to guarantee a low center of gravity and excellent tracking stability on any scale layout. Smooth Running Gear: Features high-performance roller-bearing trucks and machined metal wheelsets for reliable rolling characteristics. Reliable Coupling: Factory-installed knuckle couplers mounted at the proper height for dependable performance during switching operations or in long manifest trains. Original Packaging: Arrives brand new in its original factory window-box packaging with a secure internal plastic cradle. Prototype History High-cube boxcars with double plug doors became an essential asset for North American railroads starting in the late 1960s and 1970s. The extra vertical space was specifically designed to accommodate lightweight but bulky industrial shipments, such as household appliances, automotive parts, and paper products. The double plug doors provided an exceptionally tight, weatherproof seal to protect high-value lading while offering a massive opening for efficient forklift access. The Western Pacific utilized these rugged cars across its network, frequently interchanging them with major Class I partners to move goods through the challenging mountain passes of the West.
