Red freight car with 'Philadelphia & Reading' branding on a white background

HO Accurail Philadelphia & Reading 1315

$16.49 $21.98
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SKU: ACU1315
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HO Scale 36 Foot Wood Boxcar - Philadelphia & Reading #1315

Add authentic Northeastern railroading to your HO scale layout with this detailed 36-foot wood boxcar from Accurail, decorated for the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad. This model captures the classic era of Pennsylvania anthracite coal region railroading with period-correct details and quality construction.

Key Features:

  • Authentic Road Number: Philadelphia & Reading #1315 with period-accurate paint scheme and lettering
  • Metal Ends: Durable metal end construction for enhanced realism and longevity
  • Fishbelly Underframe: Accurately reproduced fishbelly-style underframe typical of early wood boxcars
  • 36-Foot Length: Prototypical 36-foot design representing early 1900s through transition-era equipment
  • Quality Construction: Precision-molded plastic body with authentic wood texture and panel details from Accurail
  • Easy Assembly Kit: Snap-together construction makes assembly straightforward for modelers of all skill levels
  • Prototypical Details: Accurate rivet patterns and P&R lettering throughout

Perfect For:

This 36-foot wood boxcar is ideal for modelers recreating early 1900s through transition-era railroading on their HO scale layouts. The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad served eastern Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region, making this car perfect for Northeastern layouts, coal region operations, or general freight consists from the steam and early diesel eras. The Reading was one of the most important railroads in Pennsylvania's industrial heartland.

Complementary Products:

Build an authentic freight consist with our selection of HO Scale Boxcars. Expand your 36-foot wood boxcar fleet with our Accurail New York Central & Hudson River 36' Boxcar, Accurail 36' Wood Boxcar Metal Ends Fishbelly Underframe (Mineral Red), Accurail 36' Wood Boxcar Metal Ends Straight Underframe (Mineral Red), Accurail Delaware Lackawanna & Western 36' Boxcar, or Accurail Dominion Atlantic 36' Fowler Wood Boxcar. Browse our complete HO Scale Rolling Stock collection to build your freight roster.

About Accurail:

Accurail has been producing quality HO scale freight car kits since 1967, known for their excellent value, accurate details, and easy assembly. Visit https://accurailinc.com/ to explore their complete product line and find additional information about their model railroad products.

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