Introducing the brand - new Rapido HO scale Pacific Car & Foundry B - 100 - 40 boxcar! In 1976, 250 of these boxcars were delivered exclusively to the Southern Pacific. They have a 5195 - cu ft capacity, a full Hydra - Cushion underframe, 12' doors, Car Pac loaders, and the iconic half - height waffle sides. These utilitarian boxcars were used across the SP system and could be seen all over the USA and Canada. Most are still in service today, with many for the SP successor Union Pacific and others in short - line service. In the mid - 1990s, Amtrak bought several cars from this series for express service on most trains. These cars had minor modifications like a large wheel door handle, brackets for the end - of - train device, and struts on the trucks for stability at high speeds. In 1978, SP ordered 100 more cars in the B - 100 - 43 series, which used the same design but had a Keystone underframe and some small differences. The Rapido Trains HO scale PC&F B - 100 - 40 boxcar comes with great features: separately applied metal grab irons, a scale - sized draft gear with a detailed Hydra - Cushion underframe, full underbody brake rigging, factory - installed Rapido semi - scale knuckle couplers, newly tooled trucks with turned metal 36' wheels, separate door rods and tracks, road - number - specific number patches, and separately applied coupler cut levers. Note that the picture may show a different road number.

Using your Rapido HO scale Golden West Service Plug - Door Boxcar is easy. You can simply place it on your model train track and couple it with other cars in your train set. When handling the boxcar, be gentle to avoid damaging the separately applied metal parts like grab irons and coupler cut levers. For maintenance, keep the boxcar clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off dust regularly. Check the wheels and couplers occasionally to make sure they are moving smoothly. If you notice any loose parts, try to tighten them carefully. If a part is broken, contact the manufacturer for replacement options. And remember, since the picture might show a different road number, don't be confused by the actual car you receive.