HO GEN 57' FGE Mechanical Reefer Model (ATHG-1122)

An HO-scale 57-foot Fruit Growers Express mechanical reefer model that arrives ready to run and is designed to bring mid-century refrigerated car service to HO layouts. Based on prototype drawings and field measurements, it captures the car’s characteristic smooth sides, see-through protective screens on the ends, end platforms, inner bulkhead, and fully detailed underframe. Factory accessories such as end ladders, door closures, trainline hoses with silver ends, and multiple exhaust stack styles contribute to an authentic appearance and operation, while a precision injection-molded body and RP25 wheels deliver a convincing, smooth-running model.

Beyond its faithful look, the car includes extensive underbody detail—Keystone cushioning, air brake reservoir, control valve, brake cylinder and plumbing, fuel tank—on 100-ton roller bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps, and a weighted body for reliable handling. It ships fully assembled and ready to run, with options for body- or truck-mounted brakes and McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. Sound-equipped variants reproduce real reefer audio—sourced from an actual unit, with cycling and adjustable volume—while grime-ready versions provide a ready-to-weather starting point. For layout planning, the model rides on an 18-inch minimum radius with 22-inch or larger curves recommended, delivering dependable operation on standard HO-scale layouts.