Athearn RND1061 HO Scale 40-Foot High Cube Externally Braced Box Car, Burlington Northern #281166

Overview

Model Features:

• Individually attached brake wheel for added realism
• Fully assembled and ready to roll right out of the box
• Highly detailed injection - molded body with amazing precision
• Realistic painting and printing for a true - to - life look
• Machined metal wheels for smooth operation
• Weighted for reliable and trouble - free running
• RP25 contoured wheels work well on all well - known track brands
• Body - mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for easy connection
• Minimum radius of 15 inches for flexible layout

Primed for Grime Models Feature:

• Faded base colors that match the prototype, ideal for adding grime and rust effects
• Patches applied and shaped according to the road number, exactly like the real thing
• An 'In Service' look and feel, tattered and torn just as you'd see in real life
• Some Prime for Grime models have paint scheme variations

Using this Athearn RND1061 HO scale box car is a breeze. Since it's fully assembled, you can just take it out of the box and place it on your track. Connect it to other cars using the body - mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. When setting up your layout, make sure the track has a minimum radius of 15 inches. For the 'Primed for Grime' models, if you want to add more grime and rust to make it look even more realistic, you can use appropriate model - making paints and techniques. Just be gentle when handling the car to avoid damaging the separately applied brake wheel and other detailed parts. When not in use, store it in a dry and clean place. Periodically check the machined metal wheels for any dirt or debris and clean them gently with a soft cloth to keep the car running smoothly.