Three model train boxcars with different railroad companies' names on a white background

HO Accurail 40' Double Sheath Wood Boxcar 3-Car Set 8178

$48.74 $64.98
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SKU: ACU8178
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HO Scale 40-Foot Double Sheath Wood Boxcar 3-Car Set - Western Railroads

Add authentic Western railroading to your HO scale layout with this detailed 40-foot double sheath wood boxcar 3-car set from Accurail, featuring three iconic Western railroads. This value-packed set includes boxcars decorated for Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe, Western Pacific, and Union Pacific, capturing the classic era of American transcontinental freight railroading with period-correct details and quality construction.

Set Includes:

  • #81781 Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe: Classic Santa Fe livery with period-accurate paint and lettering - Available separately
  • #81782 Western Pacific: Authentic Western Pacific Railway decoration with silver and orange paint scheme - Available separately
  • #81783 Union Pacific: Iconic Union Pacific Railroad livery with yellow and red paint scheme - Available separately

Key Features:

  • Three Iconic Railroads: Represents three legendary Western railroads in one convenient set
  • Double Sheath Construction: Accurately modeled double sheath wood boxcar design typical of early to mid-20th century freight equipment
  • 40-Foot Length: Standard 40-foot boxcar design representing transition-era equipment
  • Quality Construction: Precision-molded plastic bodies with authentic wood texture and panel details from Accurail
  • Easy Assembly Kits: Snap-together construction makes assembly straightforward for modelers of all skill levels
  • Value Set: Three boxcars at a great price for building your freight roster
  • Prototypical Details: Accurate rivet patterns and wood plank textures throughout all three cars

Perfect For:

This 3-car set is ideal for modelers recreating early 1900s through transition-era railroading on their HO scale layouts. These three Western railroads played vital roles in American transcontinental freight service, making this set perfect for Western layouts, transcontinental freight consists, or general manifest service from the steam and early diesel eras. The variety of road names adds authentic diversity to your freight operations.

About Accurail

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