HO 50' FMC 5347 Box Freight Car (ATH18692)

The HO 50' FMC 5347 Box is a finely detailed freight car designed for HO scale model railroads. This box car features a newly tooled body that includes road-specific doors, with separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel, enhancing its realism. A photo-etched cross-over platform adds to its intricate design, and the car is weighted for optimum performance during operation.

This model is equipped with 33” machined metal wheels that conform to RP25 contours, ensuring smooth tracking on your model tracks. It also includes body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for easy coupling and uncoupling in any setup. The car is painted and printed for realistic decoration, making it a perfect addition to any train enthusiast's collection. For best performance, use a minimum radius of 18”.

The prototype history of the 50’ FMC box cars dates back to the mid-1970s during the box car boom, where they became a common sight in rail yards, serving various short lines with distinctive colorful paint schemes. Their versatility in design catered to differing customer needs, and their legacy continues in modern railroading.