N ATH 57' FGE Mechanical Reefer FGMR #12362 (ATH-1471)

57-foot FGE Mechanical Reefer is an HO scale, fully assembled and ready-to-run refrigerated freight car that reproduces a classic postwar mechanical refrigerator car. It features authentic underframe details such as an air brake reservoir, control valve, brake cylinder, and fuel tank, plus a highly detailed injection-molded body with accurate paint for prototypical realism. 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 operating knuckle couplers for smooth, reliable operation in yards and on mainlines. Two prototype-style exhaust stack options—straight pipe with a flapper and a T-shaped smokejack—mirror era variations, and the car is weighted for steady, trouble-free running with a minimum radius of 9¾ inches (11 inches recommended for best clearance).

Sound-equipped versions carry authentic sounds recorded from a real reefer unit, with audio that cycles on and off and uses minimal track power, with volume adjustable on the sound board. Primed-for-grime variants duplicate the look of in-service equipment, featuring faded base colors that provide a natural starting point for adding grime and rust. Together, these details deliver a durable, faithful model that fits into busy yards or long mainline dioramas, celebrating the important role refrigerated freight played in mid‑century railroading.