{"product_id":"lionel-2654310-40-steel-flat-end-boxcar-w-sounds-250th-celebration-of-america-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Lionel • 2654310 | 40' Steel Flat-End Boxcar w\/ Sounds | 250th Celebration of America | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#1f2a35; line-height:1.8; max-width:900px; margin:auto; font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4fbfd,#ffffff); border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0; font-size:34px; line-height:1.15;\"\u003e\n      Lionel HO Scale USA 250th Sound Boxcar\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#45A1BB; margin:8px 0 0; font-size:20px; font-weight:normal;\"\u003e\n      American 250th Anniversary Sound Boxcar • SKU 2654310\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"height:2px; background:#45A1BB; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n      Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the Lionel HO Scale USA 250th Sound Boxcar. Combining patriotic artwork with built-in sound effects, this commemorative release is designed to honor a historic milestone while adding interactive fun to your HO scale railroad.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      Whether displayed as part of a patriotic collection or operated in a freight consist, this special edition boxcar delivers eye-catching appearance, dependable performance, and unique sound features that make it stand out on any layout.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ROAD \/ PROTOTYPE SECTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eAmerica's 250th Anniversary Celebration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"height:2px; background:#45A1BB; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      Created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, this HO scale sound boxcar captures the spirit of America's historic milestone. Featuring patriotic graphics and operating sound, it serves as both a collectible keepsake and an operating freight car that celebrates the nation's rich history and enduring legacy.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:24px; margin-bottom:24px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:22px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:18px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican 250th anniversary decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating sound effects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:18px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGauge: HO Gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMin Curve: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory: Sound Boxcar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost Recent Catalog: 2026 Spring HO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0c07e3,#2D8DAA); color:#ffffff; padding:26px; margin-bottom:24px; border-radius:12px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:26px; margin:0 0 10px; color:#ffffff;\"\u003eReserve Your USA 250th Sound Boxcar Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n      Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with this interactive HO scale commemorative release before reservation quantities are filled.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRE-ORDER NOTICE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fffaf0; border-left:8px solid #c7922b; border-top:1px solid #ead7aa; border-right:1px solid #ead7aa; border-bottom:1px solid #ead7aa; padding:24px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#9a6a13; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePre-Order Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      This is a pre-order-only production—quantities are limited and based on reservations.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HOW TO PLACE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:24px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to Place Your Pre-Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003col style=\"padding-left:22px; margin:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWait for the button to say “Pre-Order Now”\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eConfirm you see “$0.00 due today”\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eComplete checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HOW PRE-ORDERS WORK --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:24px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow Pre-Orders Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReserve your item today.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will still enter payment information at checkout, but as long as you see “$0.00 due today”, your card will not be charged.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not automatically charge cards when pre-orders arrive. You will receive a separate invoice once your item is ready to ship.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- IMPORTANT NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f3f4ff; border-left:8px solid #0c07e3; padding:20px; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:22px; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      Orders placed without the “$0.00 due today” option selected will be processed as full-payment orders. Please review our refund policy and other pre-order policies before placing your order.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49477118460042,"sku":"434-2654310","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/26644310.png?v=1780185589","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/lionel-2654310-40-steel-flat-end-boxcar-w-sounds-250th-celebration-of-america-ho-scale-pre-order","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}