STEEL BOX CARS (ART-46000 SERIES) FEATURES: - Front / Rear Operating AAR Knuckle Couplers - Detailed freight car trucks / wheelsets with individual springs - Operating doors with moveable latch - Three-dimensional ladders on ends and sides - BRASS grab-railings and simulated WOOD-GRAIN flooring - Full Under frame, including Air Brake System components - Realistic painting and authentic detailing - All features subject to change

MINIMUM 4' DIAMETER CURVE REQUIRED

Prototype History Steel Box Cars gained popularity in the 1940's after damage-prone Wood Box Cars fell out of favor. Although costly to construct, Steel Box Cars quickly became the industry standard because of their strength, low maintenance cost, and long lifespan. Box Cars, in general, are also known for being 'billboards on wheels' with their beautifully painted ends and sides.