HO 50' Superior Plug Box Car C&NW #543274 (ATH70749)

This HO-scale 50-foot Superior Plug Box Car is a detailed replica of a late-1960s insulated plug-door boxcar used by the C&NW to haul temperature-sensitive freight. Built for model railroad layouts, it features prototypical C&NW markings and a 50-foot body with 10-foot-wide plug doors that provide a secure seal and straightforward loading, capturing the look and function of the era’s equipment.

It’s equipped with separately applied brake wheel and ladders, 70-ton roller bearing trucks, 33-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and a weighted body for stable operation. The model uses body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckles, a highly detailed injection-molded body, and authentic paint and printing to reflect representative prototype schemes. Designed for layouts with as little as an 18-inch minimum radius, this car embodies the era’s insulated, versatile boxcars capable of handling a broad range of cargo, while delivering realistic operation on compact layouts.