N ATH 57' FGE Mechanical Reefer BNFE Green #12501 (ATH-1465)

57-foot FGE mechanical reefer car in BNFE Green is a ready-to-run model designed for model railroad layouts that want an authentic refrigerated freight car. It arrives fully assembled and accurately painted, featuring a detailed injection-molded body and prototypical underframe work for a convincing, scale-accurate appearance on the layout.

Underframe details include keystone cushioning, air brake reservoir, control valve, brake cylinder, and fuel tank, while two exhaust stack styles—straight pipe with a flapper or T-shaped smokejack—let the model reflect the era. It rides on 100-ton roller bearing trucks with 36-inch machined metal wheels that run on Code 55 and 80 rail and uses body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers for dependable handling. It is weighted for smooth operation and carries a minimum radius of 9 3/4 inches (11 inches recommended). Sound-equipped variants feature authentic audio recorded from a real reefer unit, with volume adjustable and the sound cycling on and off; grime-ready versions provide a faded base color for weathering and an authentic in-service feel.