The Atlas 20007141 CNCF 5000 Boxcar in HO scale, C&G Columbus & Greenville #21628, comes in a sharp navy blue, white, and green color scheme. Note that the picture might show a different road number. In the late 1970s, nearly 1,500 Mexican - built CNCF 5000 Boxcars were ordered by U.S. railroads during the 'IPD' boxcar boom. It was a peak time for U.S. freight car production, and many U.S. railroads bought these 70 - ton, 50 - foot boxcars from Mexican builder CNCF. Thousands more were built for Mexico's national railways in the 1980s. These 5000 cubic foot boxcars are still running on the rails of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The CNCF 5000 has unique features like triangular supports above the door post, wrapped end sheets, and sharp notches in the sill near the stirrups. It's a must - have for model railroaders from the late 1970s to today. Features include ready - to - run operation, full under - body detail with brake rigging, separately applied wire grabs, detailed end ladders and brake gear, accurate painting and printing, blackened metal wheels, and metal couplers. There are multiple variations such as 2 body styles (early with bolts, late welded body with 2 side slides), 2 end slide styles (standard 3 - sheet Dreadnaught end, bifurcated 'X' pattern end), and 5 door styles (Youngstown, Youngstown with pick lever, Modified Youngstown, Superior, and ICG shop Door).

Using this model boxcar is easy. It's ready - to - run, so you can simply place it on your model railroad track and start enjoying it right away. When handling the boxcar, be gentle with the separately applied wire grabs as they're delicate. Avoid dropping the boxcar to prevent damage to the detailed end ladders and brake gear. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the boxcar's body and wheels regularly. If the paint gets a bit dirty, you can use a mild soap and water solution, but make sure to dry it thoroughly to avoid rust on the metal parts like the wheels and couplers. Store the boxcar in a cool, dry place to keep it in good condition.