HO 50' FMC 5347 Box, CSXT #142604 (ATH18688)

The HO 50' FMC 5347 Box, CSXT #142604 is a highly detailed model that captures the essence of the prototypical box car design from the mid-1970s. With newly tooled bodies featuring road-specific doors and a combination of separately applied details such as grab irons and end ladders, this model showcases true craftsmanship. Its photo-etched cross-over platform adds to the realistic touch, while the weighted design ensures optimum performance on the tracks.

This box car is equipped with 33-inch machined metal wheels that adhere to RP25 contours, offering reliability during operation. The body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers facilitate smooth coupling, ensuring compatibility with other rolling stock. The model is also painted and printed for realistic decoration, allowing rail enthusiasts to appreciate the fine details that replicate the real CSXT box car.

The 50' FMC box cars were a key addition during the per diem box car boom, originally designed for varying door configurations to meet customer needs. Even today, similar models can be spotted in modern railroading settings, making this model a perfect piece for collectors and hobbyists alike.