MTH 30-74872 O Tropicana 40' Steel Boxcar EX

This is an MTH 30-74872 O Tropicana 40' Steel Boxcar. The 40' steel box car so familiar to model railroaders was a product of the 1930s. Wood box cars, which were built into the World War I era, and early steel cars were largely non-standardized, with details varying from railroad to railroad. The move toward standardization began with American Railway Association (ARA) designs of 1923 and 1932. It culminated in the 1937 AAR boxcar, which was adopted by railroads from coast to coast and built in the tens of thousands. (The AAR (American Association of Railroads) was and still is the successor to the ARA.). Features: Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Body, Metal Wheels and Axles, Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks, Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers. Colorful, Attractive Paint Schemes, Opening Doors, Decorative Brake Wheels, Separate Metal Handrails, Fast-Angle Wheel Sets, Needle-Point Axles, Sliding Car Doors. Unit Measures: 11 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 2 5/16, Operates On O-27 Curves.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of the shell and chassis. The wheels show average run-time. One door is missing. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Not Applicable
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 30-74872
Road Name: Tropicana (TPIX)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Freight Cars


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6244123.

Trainz Product Id: 12193850