Prototype Info

At the end of World War II, railroads ordered large numbers of 50’ AAR boxcars with a standard design that was first widely used in the late 1940s. This design was based on the original 1937 AAR design but was modified in the post-war era to include: improved dreadnaught end and diagonal panel roofs with standard or overhanging design. These 50’ boxcars were a common sight on American railroads well into the 1970s and 1980s.

Happy 250^th Birthday America!

In recognition of the upcoming America 250 celebrations, Atlas is proud to offer a special line up of limited-edition HO scale Commemorative themed 50’ box cars to celebrate!

The decoration of each commemorative box car offering is based off historically accurate liveries from that specific railroad. These Atlas Collectors’ Series models represent an alternate history scenario where these four railroads repainted additional rolling stock into bicentennial schemes for the 1976 celebrations.

Bring a splash of red, white and blue color to your layout with these Atlas Collector Series Box Cars honoring 250 years of American freedom, innovation, and railroading heritage.

Run the rails of history—celebrate America’s 250th with pride.

Features:

• Details such as separately applied ladders and grab irons
• Three different side sill styles - straight, tabbed and fishbelly
• 8’ & 9’ Superior or Youngstown doors
• Fully detailed underframe
• Free rolling trucks with metal wheelsets
• Accurate printing and prototypical paint schemes

About Atlas HO Scale Rolling Stock

Atlas HO scale rolling stock represents the pinnacle of decades of research and development, resulting in some of the most prototypically accurate model railroad products on the market today and includes a wide array of car types, from box cars, to passenger cars to cabooses. In addition to being intricately detailed, Atlas HO scale rolling stock features crisp painting and lettering, perfectly recreating the colorful paint schemes found on their real-world counterparts. All Atlas HO scale rolling stock is ready to run right out of the box, so you can go straight from the hobby store to using the model in your fleet.

About Atlas Model Railroad Company

The primary mission of Atlas is to produce and offer to the public, multiple scale lines of high quality, model railroad products based on prototype information. Atlas’ philosophy is based on a dedicated commitment to prototype research, design and construction. The desired and demanded goal is to create, market and distribute durable operational scale models utilizing the full range of exacting detail which accurately depicts life-sized objects, while providing exceptional service to Atlas customers.

By keeping up the high standards set by Steve Schaffan those many years ago, Atlas will remain a leader in innovation and technology in the model railroading industry for years to come. Although many things have changed since Atlas incorporation in 1949, they follow the tradition and values of their founders. As Atlas have for the last 50 years, they will continue to produce quality, precision products for the model railroad enthusiast.

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