HO 50 FMC 5347 Box Car MEC #31419 (ATH18690)

The HO 50 FMC 5347 Box, MEC #31419 is a meticulously crafted model that captures the essence of mid-1970s box car design. This model features newly tooled bodies with road specific doors, giving it an authentic appearance. The separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and brake wheel enhance its detailed look, while the photo-etched cross-over platform adds a touch of complexity. Designed for optimum performance, it is weighted and fitted with 33-inch machined metal wheels that feature RP25 contours. Additionally, the body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers ensure reliable operation while it's painted and printed for realistic decoration.

This model reflects the historical significance of the FMC (Food Machinery Corporation), which was a major manufacturer of box cars during the per diem boom of the 1970s. The box car's versatile design varied by door configuration and style, tailored to meet customer needs at the time. Today, models like this one continue to find a place in modern railroading scenes.