WalthersMainline HO 40' Steel Boxcar wMurphy Ends UP 180684
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WalthersMainline HO 40' Steel Boxcar wMurphy Ends UP 180684 is a highly detailed HO Scale freight car that recreates a classic Union Pacific boxcar used across North America for decades. Based on rebuilt and upgraded 40-foot steel boxcars fitted with distinctive 5-5-5 Murphy steel ends, this model is ideal for freight operations from the 1920s through the 1960s. Many of these cars continued serving in maintenance-of-way (MOW) service well into the 1980s, making them suitable for a wide range of model railroad eras.
Designed with accuracy and durability in mind, the WalthersMainline HO 40' Steel Boxcar wMurphy Ends UP 180684 features simulated steel panel sides, authentic 5-5-5 Murphy steel ends, a flat steel roof, and a straight underframe that closely matches the prototype. Additional details include a vertical handbrake staff with a separately applied brake wheel, finely molded Andrew truck sideframes, and a fully detailed underframe with accurate AB brake gear.
For smooth and dependable operation, the model is equipped with Proto MAX® metal knuckle couplers and 33-inch RP-25 contour metal wheels that provide reliable tracking on HO Scale layouts. These premium components make the boxcar suitable for both display and regular operating sessions.
Whether you're expanding a Union Pacific freight consist, recreating transition-era railroading, or adding authentic rolling stock to your collection, the WalthersMainline HO 40' Steel Boxcar wMurphy Ends UP 180684 delivers excellent detail, reliable performance, and historical accuracy. It is a versatile freight car that complements steam- and diesel-era layouts while providing the realistic appearance and operating quality expected from the WalthersMainline series.
Key Features
- HO Scale 40' steel boxcar with authentic Union Pacific decoration
- Realistic simulated steel panel sides
- Accurate 5-5-5 Murphy steel ends
- Flat steel roof and straight underframe
- Vertical handbrake staff with separately applied brake wheel
- Detailed Andrew truck sideframes
- Fully detailed underframe with accurate AB brake gear
- Proto MAX® metal knuckle couplers
- 33" RP-25 contour metal wheels
- Suitable for freight service from the 1920s through the 1960s, with MOW service into the 1980s
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