HO FMC 5327 12' Plug Door Box, CPR #224197 (ATH18676)

The HO FMC 5327 12' Plug Door Box, CPR #224197 is a highly detailed model train boxcar that represents the mid-1970s era of railroading. This model is built with all new tooling that ensures accurate dimensions and features a photo-etched cross-over platform. It comes equipped with separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel, enhancing its realism.

With 33” machined metal wheels that have RP25 contours, this boxcar is weighted for optimum performance and utilizes body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for better operational reliability. The injection-molded body is painted and printed to reflect realistic decoration, representing prototypical paint schemes accurately. The model is designed to navigate a minimum radius of 18”, making it a perfect addition to any HO scale layout.

This model also includes the Primed for Grime feature, which duplicates the appearance of in-service equipment, showcasing faded base colors that match the prototypes well, and serves as an excellent starting point for enthusiasts looking to add grime and rust details to their models.