Tangent 14033-01 - Conrail (CR) “X58B Meadville Repaint 1977+” PRR Shops X58 Plug Door Boxcar #265705

• Product: PRR Shops X58 Class Box Car
• Scale: HO Scale 1:87.1
• Truck: 70-Ton ASF “Ride Control” Roller Bearing
• Wheels: CNC-Machined 33″ Wheels
• Era: 1977-2005

CR “ X58B Meadville Repaint 1977+” gives Conrail modelers a stunning red scheme selection.  Ask any CR fan: the ex-EL Meadville, PA shop just had their own way of painting things.  Look at the larger bold CONRAIL on the left and the smaller CR logo to the right.  If you peek closely, you will notice that these Meadville repaints even use Erie Lackawanna-style stencils for the CAPY data.  The walkway up on the roof has been removed, but the safety appliances and brake wheel are still mounted high on the B-end of the car.  The ten-foot sliding door even has the auxiliary crank (“third arm”) installed up high, correct for the era and prototype.  The model features a Keystone cushion underframe.  We are pleased to offer this very Meadville Conrail scheme.