1936 ARA Boxcar - Ready to Run - Master(R) -- Kansas City Southern #15001 (L&A Reporting Marks, Boxcar Red)

The new Thrall Car 2743 cubic foot gondola was introduced in 1995. Its larger 52' 6" interior length and 5'6" interior height resulted from increases in allowable Gross Rail Loading (GRL) to 286,000 lbs. up from 263,000 lbs. With a 2,743 cubic foot capacity, Thrall produced over 6,700 from 1995 to 1999. Production resumed under Trinityrail in 2005. Model features include: * Prototypical scale height reflecting higher capacities standard * 14 side posts * Detailed brake components * Etched platform * Etched end reinforcement plate * Detailed ladders and stirrups * Metal hand grabs * Metal brake rods * Air hoses * Corner pins and correct open notch * Detailed side post support angle plates * Optional coupler pocket for Kadee #78 or Accumate Scale Coupler * Accurate painting and lettering * Ready-to-run