HO RTR 50' PS 5344 Box Car (ATH76219)

The HO RTR 50' PS 5344 Box is a highly detailed model that captures the essence of mid-1970s railroading. This box car was built by Pullman Standard, a significant manufacturer of freight cars. With its brightly painted exterior, the model reflects the incentive per diem box car boom of that era, where new, vibrant cars were commonly seen on the rails.

This model features an injection-molded body that is fully assembled and ready to run right out of the box. Attention to detail is evident with separately applied wire grab irons, brake wheels, and end ladders, as well as etched end platforms. The box car is equipped with machined 33” solid nickel silver RP25 profile wheels and is weighted for optimum performance. It also includes body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, ensuring easy coupling with other cars in a collection.

The model operates best on curves with a minimum radius of 18 inches, making it a versatile addition to any HO scale layout. Box cars like this one continue to be essential in modern railroading, with many models still in service today, often rebuilt for various leasing outfits.