HO GEN 57' FGE Mechanical Reefer with Sound, FGCX #12471 (ATHG-1139)

HO-scale 57-foot mechanical reefer with Fruit Growers Express livery, modeled from prototype drawings and field measurements and offered as a fully assembled, ready-to-run model. Available with onboard SoundTraxx sound, this reefer brings authentic refrigeration-era operation to HO layouts and adds a realistic, working piece of freight service to a layout's roster.

Detailing mirrors the prototype with see-through end screens, end wall corrugation, inner bulkhead, end platforms, and two exhaust stack styles. The underframe is fully detailed, including Keystone cushioning, air brake reservoir, control valve, brake cylinder and plumbing, and a fuel tank. Factory end ladders and door closure rods, trainline hoses with silver ends, three different coupler cut lever styles, and options for body-mounted or truck-mounted brakes reflect real-world variation. McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers ride on 100-ton roller-bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps and machined RP25 wheels, and the car is weighted for smooth operation. Minimum radius is 18 inches, with 22 inches recommended. Sound-equipped versions feature authentic sound recorded from a real reefer unit that cycles on and off with adjustable volume; the Primed for grime variants provide a ready starting point for weathering with faded in-service colors for a believable look.