Athearn Roundhouse HO Scale Western Pacific 50' High-Cube Smooth-Side Box Car
$ 18.48
Description
Athearn Roundhouse HO Scale Western Pacific 50' High-Cube Smooth-Side Box Car. Ready-to-Roll Athearn Roundhouse release of the modern 50-foot high-cube boxcar with smooth sides, decorated for the Western Pacific. Athearn Roundhouse RND88054 – HO Scale Western Pacific 50' High-Cube Smooth-Side Boxcar #68247. Item is NEW in box. Exterior of packaging may exhibit minor cosmetic wear. Ships FREE within 1 business day.Athearn Roundhouse RND88054 – HO Scale Western Pacific 50' High-Cube Smooth-Side Boxcar #68247 Ready-to-Roll Athearn Roundhouse release of the modern 50-foot high-cube boxcar with smooth sides, decorated for the Western Pacific. This model captures the distinct, towering profile of "Plate F" equipment, featuring the clean and classic WP silver scheme with the orange "Feather" logo. Road number 68247 is a faithful reproduction of the specialized high-capacity cars designed for light but high-volume loads. Key Features Factory-assembled 50' high-cube body with smooth side panels for a modern prototype appearance Crisp, high-quality factory-applied silver paint with the iconic orange Western Pacific "Feather" branding Detailed "Plate F" height profile, standing taller than standard boxcars for increased cubic capacity Separately applied brake wheel and detailed underframe with realistic brake system components Smooth-rolling trucks with machined metal wheelsets and blackened axles for reliable tracking Body-mounted Kadee-compatible scale couplers for dependable operation in long manifests Arrives new in original Athearn Roundhouse window-box packaging Prototype History High-cube boxcars with smooth sides were developed to maximize interior volume for shippers of relatively lightweight, bulky commodities such as household appliances, paper products, and automotive parts. The Western Pacific utilized these high-capacity cars to move freight efficiently over the Sierra Nevada mountains and across the "Great Salt Lake" route. These "Plate F" cars were easily distinguished by their extra height and often featured specialized interior loading devices to prevent cargo shifting. This model represents a vital piece of WP rolling stock from the 1970s through the early 1980s, right up to the Union Pacific merger era, making it an essential addition for fans of Western railroading and transcontinental freight.
