N 50' Waffle Box Car SBD #135108 (ATH-1898)

An N-scale 50-foot waffle boxcar in SBD livery, designed for authentic freight operations on model railroads. This model features screw-mounted trucks for precise tracking and McHenry knuckle spring couplers for reliable, prototypical coupling on Code 55 and 80 rail. Packaged in a jewel box for display and storage, it offers razor-sharp painting and printing and a minimum curve radius of 9-3/4 inches to keep it running smoothly on most layouts.

Prototype background notes that the waffle-style boxcar uses interior indentations to help secure loads, enabling faster and more cost-efficient loading. Pallets could be forklifted into the car and secured to prevent damage, whereas standard boxcars typically required extra labor to stabilize cargo. The model translates this history into crisp detailing and realistic operation, making it a convincing addition to freights and switching scenes on a layout.