{"product_id":"walthers-proto-ho-920-102321-40-x29b-boxcar-pennsylvania-railroad-29938-merchandise-service-with-stiffeners","title":"Walthers Proto HO 920-102321 40' X29B Boxcar, Pennsylvania Railroad #29938 (Merchandise Service, With Stiffeners)","description":"While the Pennsylvania Railroad handled a formidable volume of less-carload-lot (LCL) freight traffic, increasing competition from trucking companies and arch-rival new York Central led to the introduction of dedicated Merchandise Service in the late 1940s. Running on expedited schedules, trains could cover the 900 miles between New York and Chicago in 32 hours.   As part of the upgrades, Pennsy launched a major rebuilding program for its signature X29 boxcars, resulting in a larger capacity car with a bigger body mounted on the original underframe, classified as the X29b. These cars served for many years in a variety of Pennsylvania RR schemes including the PRR circle keystone, PRR shadow keystone script, shadow keystone plain, plain keystone, merchandise service (as built) and merchandise service (late). This model is available in these schemes as well as undecorated. The fully assembled model features:   \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrect 10'6\" interior height, modernized roof, ends and doors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparately applied ladders, grab irons and other details\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrect size RP-25 metal wheelsets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e   This car is one of the many WalthersProto freight cars and is also available in the Merchandise Service set, (920-200) which includes the PRR N6B Cabin Car.    ","brand":"Walthers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42618581876799,"sku":"920-102321","price":47.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/09200000102321_big.jpg?v=1764020687","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/walthers-proto-ho-920-102321-40-x29b-boxcar-pennsylvania-railroad-29938-merchandise-service-with-stiffeners","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}