{"product_id":"ath-1474","title":"N ATH 57' FGE Mechanical Reefer, FGCX #11743 Plastic Model (ATH-1474)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis HO-scale 57-foot Fruit Growers Express mechanical reefer car is a ready-to-run plastic model designed to faithfully reproduce a mid‑century mechanical refrigerated freight car. Based on prototype drawings and field measurements, it captures the proportions and styling of postwar reefers for authentic operation on a model railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderbody detailing includes keystone cushioning, an air brake reservoir, control valve, brake cylinder, and a fuel tank, while two exhaust stack styles—straight pipe with a flapper and a T-shaped smokejack—reflect prototype variations. The car rides on 100-ton roller bearing trucks with 36-inch machined metal wheels that run on Code 55 and 80 rails, and it arrives fully assembled, accurately painted, and weighted for smooth, reliable operation. Body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers ensure easy coupling with other equipment, and a minimum radius of 9 3\/4 inches (11 inches recommended) keeps it performing on typical layouts. Sound-equipped versions feature authentic reefer sounds recorded from a real unit, with volume control and cycling, while grime-ready variants provide a ready starting point to weather with faded base colors matched to the prototype. This model reflects the important role reefers played in mid-century freight service, including large fleets like FGE and cars built at Jacksonville Shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn (ATH)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47844026581044,"sku":"ATH-1474","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ATH-1474.jpg?v=1779964919","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/ath-1474","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}