{"product_id":"ath18701","title":"HO 50' FMC 5347 Box Car MEC \/ Pan Am #31414 (ATH18701)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HO 50' FMC 5347 Box model car is a detailed replica of a box car used primarily in the 1970s. This model features a newly tooled body with road-specific doors, allowing for an authentic appearance on your layout. The car is equipped with separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel, all contributing to its realistic look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enhance performance, the model is weighted appropriately and features 33â€ machined metal wheels with RP25 contours. The body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers ensure smooth coupling operations. Each car is painted and printed for realistic decoration, and it can operate on a minimum radius track of 18 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype history traces back to the mid-1970s when a boom in per diem box cars began. FMC, or Food Machinery Corporation, was a significant builder of these cars, which saw various designs tailored to meet customer specifications. Even today, the 50' FMC box cars are a common sight in modern railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn (ATH)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47633038377012,"sku":"ATH18701","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ath18701_a0_ph1524o8.jpg?v=1774537237","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/ath18701","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}