High Cube Double Door Plug Box SPSF #291793

Secure Storage Hoist Box SPSF #291793 Double Door High Cube

Unleash your inner wanderer with this sun-kissed treasure a whisper of adventure woven into every fiber Experience the effortless cool and unexpected charm that will turn heads and spark conversations It’s not just an item it's a vibe a story waiting to be told

$13.99 $27.98

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MODEL FEATURES:

Fully assembled and ready for your layout
Underbody with brake system details
Machined metal wheels
Weighted for trouble-free operation
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Replacement parts available
Minimum radius: 18”

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

Railroad boxcars are perhaps not only the best-recognized pieces of equipment ever put into service but also one of the most identifiable symbols of the industry itself. During the early years of the industry, freight was hauled on simple flatcars or early gondolas. In Upstate New York was the burgeoning Mohawk & Hudson Railroad, the first chartered system in the United States which later became part of the New York Central, came up with the novel idea of covering its gondolas in 1833 since the railroad dealt with snow throughout much of the winter. The car’s development continued to improve over the years such as switching from basic wood construction with steel outside-bracing, within the same size specifications; 40 feet, a standard size employed by the American Association of Railroads (AAR). To better enhance crew safety, in 1968 the AAR legislated the removal of roof walks. The 40-foot boxcars needed to be “modernized” to adhere to the AAR mandate. This was to be completed by 1978 for cars in interchange service. Some of these cars had side and end ladders cut down, in some cases, modifications included lowering the brake wheel. What made boxcars great, at least in the eyes of the railroads, was, their ability to haul about anything! Railroads thrive on redundancy to maximize efficiency.