HO GEN 57' FGE Mechanical Reefer FGMR #12779 (ATHG-1117)

HO-scale 57-foot mechanical reefer from Fruit Growers Express is a fully assembled, ready-to-run model that faithfully reproduces a mid-century mechanical refrigeration car used to move perishables across the country. Scaled from prototype drawings and field measurements, it captures distinctive details such as see-through protective screens on the ends, visible end-wall corrugation, an inner bulkhead, and see-through end platforms, all built on a highly detailed underframe with authentic brake hardware, plus factory ladders and door-closure rods for a complete, realistic silhouette.

Sound-equipped versions carry authentic audio captured from a real reefer unit, cycling on and off with minimal track power and adjustable volume. Primed-for-grime variants recreate faded base colors for an in-service look, providing a ready starting point for adding grime and rust. The model includes two exhaust-stack styles to match the era, three different coupler-cut-lever styles, and the option of body-mounted or truck-mounted brakes with McHenry scale-knuckle couplers. It rides on 100-ton roller bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps, is fully assembled and weighted for trouble-free operation on HO layouts, and supports a minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended).