Athearn HO Scale 50' FMC 5283 DD Boxcar MNS #900022
Detailed Info
Model Features:
- Individually attached brake wheel
- Adjustable sliding double doors
- Body - mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
- Realistic painted and printed decoration
- Precision - made metal wheels
- High - detail injection - molded body
- Weighted for top - notch performance
- RP25 - contoured wheels work on all popular track brands
- Minimum radius: 18”
Prototype and Background Info:
In the mid - 1970s, the per diem box car boom started. New, brightly - colored box cars popped up quickly, many lettered for short lines. FMC was a major builder of these cars. The 50’ outside post, non - terminating end box car was the base for new per diem cars in the 1970s. The 50’ FMC cars had different door setups for different customers. You can still see these models in modern railroading.
Specifications
Using this Athearn boxcar is easy. Since it doesn't require assembly, you can directly place it on your track. The adjustable sliding double doors can be opened and closed to add realism to your railroading scene. Make sure to use it on tracks with a minimum radius of 18 inches as specified. When handling, be gentle with the separately applied brake wheel and the body - mounted couplers to avoid damage. For maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off dust. Store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the painted and printed decoration. Also, remember this is recommended for users 14 years and above due to its small parts.
