HO 50' PS 5277 Box Car MEC #35089 Plastic Model (ATH-1378)

This HO-scale 50-foot Pullman Standard boxcar is a detailed model designed to represent mid-1970s in-service freight equipment on an HO layout. It features a single 10-foot Pullman Standard door, plus separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel, with a photo-etch cross-over platform for extra realism. It rides on machined metal wheels with RP25 contours and uses body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for dependable operation. A painted and printed finish delivers authentic decoration, and the weighted body helps the car track smoothly on typical HO track. The minimum curve radius is 18 inches, making it compatible with standard layouts.

Primed for grime models, this car offers a convincing in-service look with base colors faded to match the prototype and a ready-made starting point for adding grime and rust. The prototype history reflects the 1970s era when Pullman Standard-built boxcars were common in incentive per diem service, with door configurations varied to suit customers. This combination of fine detailing, weathering potential, and layout-friendly dimensions makes it a credible addition to yards and mainlines alike.