Athearn RND97982 HO Scale 50-Foot FMC 5283 DD Boxcar, Canadian National Railway (CN) #555156
Detailed Information
Model Features:
- A separately attached brake wheel for added realism
- Sliding double doors that can be positioned as you like
- Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers for smooth connections
- Realistic decoration with high - quality painting and printing
- Precision - machined metal wheels for reliable operation
- A highly - detailed, injection - molded body that looks great
- Weighted design for top - notch performance
- Wheels with RP25 contours work well on all popular track brands
- Minimum radius requirement of 18 inches
Prototype and Background Info:
In the mid - 1970s, the per diem box car boom started. New, brightly painted box cars popped up quickly, many lettered for short lines. FMC (Food Machinery Corporation) was a major builder. The 50 - foot outside post, non - terminating end box car became the base for new per diem cars in the 1970s. These 50 - foot FMC cars had different door styles for different customers. You can still see these models in modern railroading.
Specifications
Using this Athearn RND97982 HO scale boxcar is easy. First, make sure you have a suitable track with a minimum radius of 18 inches. The wheels are designed to work on popular track brands, so it should fit right in. You can position the sliding double doors however you want to add more realism to your train setup. The body - mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers make it simple to connect this boxcar to other train cars. As for maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the body and wheels. Avoid getting it wet as it might damage the painted and printed details. Since it's recommended for users 14 years and above, younger kids should use it under adult supervision. There's no assembly required, so you can start using it right out of the box to enhance your model train collection.
