HO 50' NACC Box Car D&H #28042 (ATH18432)

HO-scale 50-foot NACC box car in Delaware & Hudson livery, numbered 28042. This faithful HO model reproduces the North American Car Corporation’s 50' outside-post, insulated plug-door box car from the 1960s, offering three road numbers for roster variety. It features applied metal grab irons and etched end platforms, with options for Pullman Standard or Stanray (Superior) roofs to match the prototype. Ready-To-Roll 70-ton trucks ride on machined 33-inch metal wheels with RP25 contours, and the body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers are paired with weighting for optimum performance. With a minimum 18-inch radius, this car fits well on layouts with tighter curves while delivering a prototype-worthy appearance.

Prototype background and context: The 1960s era saw the North American Car Corporation develop a 50-foot outside-post insulated plug-door box car that numerous railroads rostered or leased to private shippers. These cars were frequently decorated in complex paint schemes that reflected the era’s evolving branding and freight-handling practices. This model captures that heritage with faithful detailing and robust performance, offering a crisp, realistic look for recreating D&H operations or a historic freight roster on modern layouts.