HO 50' FMC 5347 Box Car GMRC #701 (ATH18697)

The HO 50' FMC 5347 Box, GMRC #701 is a recently tooled model that features road-specific doors, enhancing its realism for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This boxcar is crafted with separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel, which add to its detailed construction. Notable features include a photo-etched crossover platform and weighted design for optimal performance on tracks. It is equipped with 33” machined metal wheels that conform to RP25 standards and body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers, facilitating smoother coupling with other railcars. The model is carefully painted and printed to ensure realistic decoration, making it a striking addition to any HO scale collection. It requires a minimum radius of 18” for operation, accommodating various layout designs.

These types of FMC boxcars were instrumental during the per diem boxcar boom of the mid-1970s, emerging as brightly painted additions to railroads, often lettered for various short lines. The 50’ non-terminating end box car became a staple of this era, with diverse door configurations catering to specific customer needs, making this model a great representation of modern railroading history.