{"product_id":"50-acf-exterior-post-dreadnaught-end-plate-b-boxcar-ns-2247","title":"Walthers Mainline 910-46048 | 50' ACF Exterior Post Boxcar - Plate B, Dreadnaught Ends - Norfolk Southern NS #2247 | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Mainline 910-46048 is a 50' ACF exterior-post boxcar in Norfolk Southern paint, road #2247. The exterior-post design with Dreadnaught ends and Plate B clearance made these cars a common sight on freight trains from the 1960s through today, hauling everything from paper and lumber to general merchandise. Crisp NS black-and-white lettering and ready-to-run detail make it an easy addition to any modern or transition-era HO consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccurate Norfolk Southern paint and lettering — road #2247.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific 50' ACF exterior-post body with Dreadnaught ends and Plate B clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSeparately-applied details — ladders, grab irons, brake wheel, and roofwalk hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKnuckle couplers mounted in the underbody — ready to run out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMetal wheels with RP-25 contour for smooth, quiet operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: HO (1:87).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWalthers Mainline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e910-46048\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCar Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50' ACF Exterior-Post Boxcar (Plate B, Dreadnaught ends)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNorfolk Southern (NS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e#2247\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModern \/ Transition (1960s–present)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoupler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKnuckle (Kadee-compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMetal, RP-25 contour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew — sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e616374222919\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"exterior post\" and \"Plate B\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExterior-post boxcars have the structural posts on the outside of the car sides (instead of smooth sides). \"Plate B\" is an AAR clearance plate designation defining the car's maximum height\/width envelope — Plate B cars fit virtually all of North America's rail network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era is this car right for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1960s through present. These 50' boxcars were built in large numbers and many remain in service, so they work on transition-era through modern layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre couplers and metal wheels included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — ships ready-to-run with knuckle couplers and metal RP-25 wheelsets. No upgrades needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with all HO track?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Walthers Mainline cars roll on all NMRA standard HO track systems — code 100, code 83, and code 70.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130274296063,"sku":"910-46048","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/09100000046048.jpg?v=1769969037","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/50-acf-exterior-post-dreadnaught-end-plate-b-boxcar-ns-2247","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}