Discover the Athearn Roundhouse RND1141 HO Scale 50-Foot Plug Door Smooth Side Box Car, SOU Southern #600. Please note the picture might show a different road number. This fully-assembled box car is ready to run right out of the box. It features a standard or cushioned underframe as per the prototype, a highly-detailed injection-molded body, and separately applied roof walk and brake wheel. Painted and printed realistically, it's weighted for trouble-free operation. With 33” machined metal wheels having RP25 contours and body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, it requires a minimum radius of 18”. The Pullman Standard PS-1 box car, available in various sizes like 40’, 50’ and 60’, had multiple door styles for great flexibility. Its unique details like rolled non-terminating ends and bow-tie stamped metal roofs set it apart. The coupler style is McHenry Scale Knuckle.

Using this Athearn Roundhouse box car is a breeze. Just take it out of the box and it's ready to run on your HO scale model train track. When placing it on the track, make sure the couplers are properly aligned to connect with other cars. As for maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. You can use a soft brush to gently clean the body and wheels. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this could damage the paint or the plastic parts. Also, be careful when handling the couplers to prevent bending or breakage. If you notice any issues with the operation, check the wheels for any blockages and make sure the car is properly weighted.