HO High-Cube DD Plug Box Model (ATH88196)

HO High-Cube Double-Door Plug Box Car in Santa Fe livery is a detailed HO-scale model designed for realistic freight operations on modern layouts. It recreates a high-cube boxcar with plug doors, providing an authentic centerpiece for contemporary freight consists.

Reflecting late-20th-century modernization, the model includes separately applied brake wheel, underbody brake details, machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and weight tuned for optimum performance. It features body-mounted McHenry operating-scale knuckle couplers and a highly detailed injection-molded body painted and printed for lifelike decoration. With a minimum turning radius of 18 inches, it runs smoothly on typical HO tracks. The prototype background notes that boxcars like this were modernized to meet AAR standards by 1978, sometimes featuring lowered brake wheels and shortened ladders, making this car a versatile choice for hauling a wide range of freight.