HO Accurail 36 Foot Wood Boxcar - New York Central & Hudson River 1317

HO Accurail 36 Foot Wood Boxcar - New York Central & Hudson River 1317

Add authentic turn-of-the-century railroading to your HO scale model railroad with Accurail's detailed New York Central & Hudson River 36-foot wood boxcar. This precision-molded kit captures the classic design of the boxcars that served the legendary NYC&HR during the transition from the 19th to 20th century, representing an important era in American railroad history.

Key Features:

• Authentic NYC&HR Design: Accurately reproduced 36-foot wood boxcar with metal ends and fishbelly underframe
• New York Central & Hudson River Livery: Period-accurate paint scheme and lettering for road number 1317
• Metal End Panels: Detailed metal end construction for enhanced durability and realism
• Fishbelly Underframe: Distinctive curved underframe design characteristic of early 20th century boxcars
• Detailed Molding: Crisp wood siding texture, rivet details, authentic hardware, grab irons, and ladders
• Ready-to-Run or Kit: Can be assembled as a detailed kit or used ready-to-run
• Metal Wheelsets: Smooth-rolling metal wheels for reliable operation
• Body-Mounted Couplers: Kadee-compatible coupler pockets for realistic operation
• Accurate Underframe: Detailed brake rigging, truss rods, and undercarriage components
• Weighted for Performance: Properly weighted to NMRA standards for smooth tracking

Historical Significance:

The New York Central & Hudson River Railroad was formed in 1869 through the merger of the New York Central Railroad and the Hudson River Railroad. This powerful system connected New York City with the Great Lakes region and became one of the most important railroads in American history. In 1914, the NYC&HR was consolidated into the New York Central Railroad, but the earlier NYC&HR lettering represents a fascinating period in railroad evolution. These 36-foot wood boxcars with metal ends and fishbelly underframes were workhorses of the late 1800s and early 1900s, hauling general freight across the expanding American rail network during the height of the Industrial Revolution.

Complementary Products:

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• HO Scale Kadee #58 "Scale" Metal Couplers with Gearboxes - Upgrade to scale couplers for enhanced realism
• HO Scale Kadee #523 Code 110 Ribbed Back Wheels 33" Diameter - Premium replacement wheelsets
• HO Scale Kadee #520 Code 110 Wheels 33" Diameter - Standard replacement wheelsets

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About Accurail:

Accurail has been producing high-quality HO scale freight car kits since 1967, known for their excellent detail, easy assembly, and affordable pricing. Visit https://www.accurail.com/ to find more information about their extensive product line and company history.

This is an HO scale model railroad product. Assembly may be required. Not suitable for children under 14 years of age.