The Athearn Roundhouse RND1140 HO Scale 50-Foot Plug Door Smooth Side Box Car, SOU Southern #581, is a must - have for model train enthusiasts. 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 a separately applied roof walk and brake wheel. The car is painted and printed realistically, weighted for smooth operation, and comes with 33” machined metal wheels with RP25 contours. It also has body - mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and a minimum radius of 18”. The Pullman Standard PS - 1 box car, in this 50 - foot size, was very flexible with multiple door configurations. Its signature details like rolled non - terminating ends and bow - tie stamped metal roofs set it apart from other freight cars of the time. The coupler style is McHenry Scale Knuckle.

Using this Athearn Roundhouse HO scale box car is easy. Since it's fully assembled, you can take it out of the box and place it on your model train track right away. Just connect it to other cars using the McHenry Scale Knuckle couplers. When running your train, make sure the track has a radius of at least 18 inches to avoid any derailments. As for maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe off any dust. Avoid getting it wet as it can damage the paint and printed details. If you notice any loose parts, like the separately applied roof walk or brake wheel, use a small amount of model glue to secure them. Store the box car in a cool, dry place when not in use to prevent any warping or damage.