HO 50' Superior Plug Box for CR #369217 (ATH70745)

An HO scale 50-foot Superior Plug Box Car built for realistic HO-track freight operations. This faithful reproduction mirrors a late-1960s Fruit Growers Express design and includes separately applied brake wheel and ladders, 70-ton roller bearing trucks, 33-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, a weighted chassis for stable running, body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, a highly detailed injection-molded body, and painted and printed decoration on prototypical schemes. The minimum curve radius is 18 inches, enabling smooth operation on common layouts.

Prototype background and usage: Based on the 1960s Fruit Growers Express design, this insulated boxcar was built to carry temperature-sensitive cargo. The 10-foot-wide plug doors provide a tight seal against the elements and facilitate forklift loading, while interior walls are finished to a realistic look for added authenticity. Together with authentic livery and rugged construction, this model offers a credible, engaging addition to HO-scale freight operations on any layout.