The Athearn ATH88193 is an HO scale high-cube double door plug boxcar from UP Union Pacific, numbered #301105. It features a separately applied brake wheel, an underbody with detailed brake system, machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and is weighted for great performance. The body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers are a great addition. The highly-detailed, injection-molded body is painted and printed realistically. It can run on tracks with a minimum radius of 18 inches. Railroad boxcars are iconic in the industry, evolving from simple flatcars and early gondolas. In 1968, safety regulations led to changes like removing roof walks and modifying ladders and brake wheels. Boxcars are great as they can haul a wide range of goods, and railroads love their versatility for efficiency.

Using this Athearn boxcar is easy. Just place it on your HO scale model train tracks with a minimum radius of 18 inches. Connect it to other cars using the body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers. When handling, be gentle to avoid damaging the separately applied brake wheel. For maintenance, clean the machined metal wheels regularly to keep the car running smoothly. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the painted and printed body. Store the boxcar in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading. That's all you need to know to enjoy this great model train car.