HO 50' FMC 5283 Double Door Box Car (RND-1373)

HO-scale FMC 50-foot Double-Door Box Car recreates the classic 1970s design for model railroad layouts. This ready-to-run model comes fully assembled and painted, featuring positionable sliding double doors, body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, and a weighted chassis for steady tracking. A highly detailed injection-molded body, a separately applied brake wheel, and machined RP25 wheels ensure realistic appearance and reliable operation on most HO track, while a minimum radius of 18 inches accommodates compact layouts.

In the prototype era, FMC produced 50-foot outside-post boxcars during the mid-1970s per diem boom, often with varied door configurations to meet customer needs. These cars remain a familiar sight on today’s rails, and this model captures that era’s distinctive look and versatility for hobbyists seeking authentic period detailing.