HO GEN 57' FGE Mechanical Reefer with Sound, FGCX #11743 (ATHG-1138)

HO Scale 57-foot Mechanical Reefer with Sound from Fruit Growers Express is a highly detailed, ready-to-run HO freight car designed to haul perishables on a model railroad layout. Available with onboard SoundTraxx sound, this model is scaled from prototype drawings and field measurements to deliver authentic proportions and intricate detailing.

The car features full underframe detailing, see-through end screens and platforms, factory end ladders and door closures, trainline hoses with silver ends, and a variety of brake and coupler options to reflect prototype configurations. It rides on 100-ton roller bearing trucks with machined metal wheels in RP25 profiles and is weighted for smooth operation. Minimum turning radius is 18 inches (22 inches recommended). A grime-ready finish lets hobbyists weather the car to resemble in-service equipment, while sound-equipped versions reproduce authentic reefer sounds—recorded from an actual unit, cycling randomly and using minimal track power with adjustable volume.