PREORDER Athearn N 2942 50′ FMC Centered Double Door Box Car, Sierra #4523

Description

It was the mid 1970s, and the incentive per diem box car boom was just beginning. New, brightly painted box cars seemed to appear overnight. Many were lettered for various short lines. FMC (Food Machinery Corporation) was a significant builder of many of these cars. The 50 ’ outside post, non-terminating end box car, became the foundation for new per diem cars built in the 1970s. The 50 ’ FMC cars also varied in door configuration and style to better suit each customer. These models can still be seen today in the modern railroading scene.

ATHEARN FMC 5077 CENTERED DOUBLE DOOR BOX CAR FEATURES:ATHEARN FMC 5077 CENTERED DOUBLE DOOR BOX CAR FEATURES:

Scale profile brake wheelScale profile brake wheel
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the boxFully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box
Highly detailed, injection molded bodyHighly detailed, injection molded body
Screw mounted trucksScrew mounted trucks
Weighted for trouble free operationWeighted for trouble free operation
Operates on Code 55 and 80 railOperates on Code 55 and 80 rail
Roller bearing trucksRoller bearing trucks
Accurately painted and printedAccurately painted and printed
Machined metal wheelsMachined metal wheels
McHenry knuckle couplersMcHenry knuckle couplers
Clear plastic jewel box for convenient storageClear plastic jewel box for convenient storage
Minimum radius: 9 3/4″Minimum radius: 9 3/4″