HO 50' FMC 5283 DD Box Car MNS #900008 (RND97983)

The HO 50' FMC 5283 DD Box, MNS #900008 is a high-quality model train car that features a highly-detailed and injection molded body, ensuring a realistic appearance. This model includes separately applied brake wheels and positionable sliding double doors, enhancing its operational realism. Designed with precision, it is equipped with body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for seamless integration with other railcars.

With a painted and printed surface for realistic decoration, the box car also boasts precision machined metal wheels, adding to its operational performance. It is weighted for optimum performance and is suitable for use on all popular brands of track, thanks to its wheels designed with RP25 contours. This model requires a minimum radius of 18 inches, making it an excellent addition to various layouts.

Originating from the mid-1970s, the FMC box cars were part of the per diem box car boom, seeing many variations in door configuration and style to meet customer demands. Today, these models can still be appreciated within contemporary railroading settings.