Athearn Ready To Roll CN 50' ACF Combo Door Box Car Freight Car 557648
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Ready To Roll
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Boxcar
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
50' ACF Combo Door Box Car
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATH-1344
The name of the railroad or owner.
Canadian National (CN)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
557648
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
CN
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
ALCO
The build date, if printed on the model.
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The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Deregulation (1980 - 1995)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
Transition (1940 - 1960)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
1980s
1970s
1960s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
50'
Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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Volume or weight capacity markings as labeled on the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. CUFT 3000).
Allowed types:
• CUFT (Cubic Feet)
• CAPY (Nominal Capacity)
• LDLMT (Load Limit)
• LTWT (Light Weight)
• GRL (Gross Rail Load)
• MAX WGT (Max Cargo Weight)
• GAL (Gallons)
• US GAL (US Gallons)
• IMP GAL (Imperial Gallons)
• LITERS (Liters)
• KG (Kilograms)
• SHELL (Shell Capacity)
• DOME (Dome Capacity)
• WATER CAPY (Water Capacity)
• ICE CAPY (Ice Bunker Capacity)
• BKR CAPY (Bunker Capacity)
• LEVEL (Level Full Capacity)
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Availability
The date the model was announced by the manufacturer.
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The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
January 2025
The actual date the model became available at retailers.
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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price at the time of announcement.
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Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Ready To Roll
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Boxcar
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
50' ACF Combo Door Box Car
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATH-1344
The name of the railroad or owner.
Canadian National (CN)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
557648
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
CN
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Ready To Roll
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Boxcar
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
50' ACF Combo Door Box Car
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATH-1344
The name of the railroad or owner.
Canadian National (CN)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
557648
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
CN
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
The official description provided by the manufacturer.
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Separately applied side, end ladders and brake wheel These 50'-6" box cars were built in the 1960s and featured a combina- * Weighted for optimum performance tion of 8'-0" Youngstown sliding and plug doors. Combination door boxcars * 33" machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular had the advantage of being both a standard box car with sliding door, plus brands of track having a larger opening for larger loads. The plug doors provided internal * Body-mounted, McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers flush side walls along their location next to the sliding door. Having these * Accurately painted and printed for prototypical realism flush side walls increased usable cubic feet capacity in the box car. Many * Highly detailed, injection-molded body of these box cars came with Hydra-Cushion or Keystone type cushioned * Fully assembled and ready for your layout underframes, and optional "damage free (DF)" load dividers. * Minimum radius: 18" $32.99 INDIVIDUAL VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 10.06.23 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: JANUARY 2025 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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Initial Source: 05_ATHHO_50ft ACF Combo Door Box_090123.pdf