HO Union Pacific 40' B-50-41 Boxcar (RPI154008A)

The HO UP 40' B-50-41 Boxcar features a unique design known as "Alternating Center Rivet" (ACR) construction, which utilizes thinner side sheeting to reduce unladen weight. This boxcar showcases an alternating pattern of rivets providing distinctive aesthetics. Built by Union Pacific during the pre-and post-World War II era, this model is especially interesting for both historians and modelers due to the various design changes in boxcar ends and roofs over time.

Rapido Trains presents a series of these lightweight 40' boxcars, including the B-50-41 model, utilizing new tooling developed with the assistance of freight car experts from UP. The remarkable craftsmanship features unique components, with different styles of roofs, ends, and brake wheels that reflect the prototypes' evolution. Some key features include full underbody detailing, semi-scale couplers, and accurate paint and lettering, making this model a fantastic addition for any HO scale collection.