HO FMC 5327 12' Plug Door Box Car NOPB #4138 (ATH18684)

HO-scale FMC plug‑door box car in NOPB livery recreates a mid‑1970s per diem boxcar built by FMC, a staple of the era’s freight fleet. Reflecting the period’s 50‑foot, outside-post design, this model delivers a faithful, in‑service look that suits modern HO layouts and dioramas.

With all‑new tooling for accurate dimensions, a photo‑etched cross‑over platform, and separately applied grab irons, end ladders and a brake wheel, the car features a level of detail that enhances realism. It rides on 33‑inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours and is weighted for steady operation, while body‑mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers ensure reliable hookups. The injection‑molded body is painted and printed to match prototypical schemes, and a minimum radius of 18 inches keeps it friendly for compact layouts. A grime‑ready finish duplicates the in‑service look, with faded base colors and room to add grime and rust for extra realism, mirroring FMC’s mid‑1970s per diem car boom that remains a familiar sight on today’s rails.