Athearn's ATH18687 FMC 5327 12' Plug Door Box is a top - notch HO scale model for the Quebec Gatineau Railway #77124.
Detailed Information
Model Features:
- Brand - new tooling with precise dimensions for a true - to - life look
- Photo - etched cross - over platform adds a touch of realism
- Separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and brake wheel for high - level detail
- 33” machined metal wheels with RP25 contours ensure smooth running
- Weighted for excellent performance on the tracks
- Body - mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers for easy connection
- Highly detailed, injection - molded body for long - lasting quality
- Realistic painted and printed decoration
- All models follow prototypical paint schemes
- Minimum radius of 18” makes it suitable for various track layouts
Primed for Grime Models Feature
- Replicates the look and feel of “In Service” equipment
- Faded base colors match the real - life prototype
- Great starting point for adding grime and rust effects
Prototype and Background Info:
In the mid - 1970s, the per - diem box car boom started. FMC (Food Machinery Corporation) was a major builder of these new, brightly - painted box cars. The 50’ outside post, non - terminating end box car was the basis for new per - diem cars in the 1970s. These cars had different door configurations. You can still see these models in modern railroading.
Using this Athearn HO scale model is easy. First, place it on your track with a minimum radius of 18 inches. The body - mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers allow you to easily connect it to other cars. When handling the model, be gentle as the separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and brake wheel are delicate. For maintenance, you can clean the 33” machined metal wheels with a soft, dry cloth to keep them running smoothly. If you want to make the model look more realistic, you can start adding grime and rust effects as the primed - for - grime models are already faded to match the prototype. Store the model in a dry place to prevent any damage to the painted and printed decoration.
