{"product_id":"atlas-20001256-ho-kcs-l-a-1932-ara-boxcar-15001","title":"Atlas 20001256 HO KCS\/L\u0026A 1932 ARA Boxcar #15001","description":"This is Atlas 20001256 HO 1932 ARA Box, KCS\/L\u0026amp;A #15001. Kansas City Southern (L\u0026amp;A). A goal of the American Railway Association (ARA) in the early 1920s was to produce an all-steel box car that could be recognized as a standard by the member railroads. Although the original design presented in 1923 produced in excess of 60,000 cars, it wasn't until a new design was presented in 1932 that the member railroads gave their approval.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter extensively testing five prototypes in 1933, over 14,500 cars were produced for twenty-three railroads throughout the following decade. This design soon evolved into the 1937, Modified 1937, and Postwar AAR box cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough not the most popular design produced, numerically speaking, the 1932 ARA Standard box car is considered one of the most important designs in railroad history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eAccurate painting and printing\u003cbr\u003eFriction-bearing trucks\u003cbr\u003eAccuMate® couplers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-9: All original; unused; factory rubs and evidence of handling, shipping and factory test run. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item is brand new from the factory.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"May have store stamps and price tags. Has inner liners.\"\u003eP-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20001256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kansas City Southern (KCS)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $33.95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freight Cars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P11643043. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11643043\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44133175394426,"sku":"P11643043","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6096281-6E186A92.jpg?v=1780707353","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/atlas-20001256-ho-kcs-l-a-1932-ara-boxcar-15001","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}