HO PS 5277 Box Car (ATH-1933)

HO PS 5277 Box Car — a detailed HO-scale replica of a 50-foot Pullman Standard box car from the 1970s, designed for realistic freight-train operation on HO layouts. It features a single 10-foot Pullman Standard door, separately-applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel, plus a photo-etch crossover platform, machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, weighted body for dependable performance, and body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. Painted and printed for realistic decoration, it requires an 18-inch minimum radius to roll smoothly on most layouts.

Prototype background and benefits: Reflecting mid-1970s PS designs, these 50-foot outside-post box cars formed the backbone of the era’s per diem box cars, with variations in door configuration to fit customer needs. This model captures that period faithfully, delivering an authentic, versatile addition to an HO roster for both display and operation, thanks to the injection-molded body, detailed hardware, and true-scale detailing.