This is Atlas 50001597 N ICG 50' boxcar 572404. 50' single door box car, Illinois Central Gulf #572404. Railroad box cars are perhaps not only the best-recognized freight car to operate of all time, but also one of the most identifiable symbols of the railroad industry itself. Overall, the car dates back to the earliest years of the industry when railroads realized that some freight needed protection from the elements. However, after the turn of the 20th century, the car truly became an industry icon. Through the 1960s the box car was used to haul almost every type of non-bulk traffic (like coal, aggregates, chemicals, etc.). However, as time went on, railroads began to realize that, predominantly through shippers' complaints, more specialized cars were needed to haul particular types of freight which led to the development of the well car, autorack, refrigerator car, and others. Box cars however, still have their uses today especially in carrying bulky items like autoparts. By the 1980s the 40-foot boxcar gave way to the 50-footer, which further improved redundancies by allowing for even more space within a given car, which today remains the common box car size.
Its key features are: Diagonal panel roof Improved dreadnaught ends 9' Youngstown door 50-ton friction bearing trucks with Accumate couplers Crisp painting and printing
Condition: Factory New (C-9) Operational Status:Functional Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Atlas Model Number: 50001597 Road Name: Illinois Central Gulf (ICG) MSRP: $18.95
Scale/Era: N Scale Model Type: Freight Cars
The Trainz SKU for this item is P12001148.
Trainz Product Id: 12001148
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
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