HO GEN 57' FGE Mechanical Reefer with Sound BNFE Green #12501 (ATHG-1128)

HO Scale 57-foot Mechanical Reefer with Sound in Green BNFE is a detailed, ready-to-run model of a mid-century refrigerated freight car. Recreated from prototype drawings and field measurements, this 57' reefer wears a BNFE green livery with authentic reporting marks that may vary by road number. The onboard SoundTraxx sound adds realistic chuffs and cooling-cycle noises, with volume adjustable to suit different layouts.

Built for realistic operation, the car features a fully detailed underframe with braking gear, machined metal wheels on 100-ton roller bearing trucks, and a weighted body for smooth running on HO track. It includes factory end ladders and door closure rods, see-through protective screens, end platforms, and visible end-wall corrugation with an inner bulkhead for added realism. Two exhaust-stack styles—straight pipe with a flapper or T-shaped smokejack—mirror prototype variety, while trainline hoses with silver ends, three coupler-cut lever styles, and McHenry scale-knuckle couplers provide authentic coupling options with either body-mounted or truck-mounted brakes. The model is fully assembled, prototypically painted and printed, and ready to run out of the box; a grime-ready finish offers an easy starting point for weathering to reproduce an In-Service look. A minimum HO radius of 18 inches is recommended, with 22 inches preferred for trouble-free operation.