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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
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 cars can still be seen today in the modern railroading scene.
MODEL FEATURES:
- Scale profile brake wheel
- Roller bearing trucks
- Screw-mounted trucks
- McHenry® knuckle couplers
- Weighted for optimum performance
- Machined metal wheels, operates on Code 55 and 80 rail
- Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box
- Clear plastic jewel box for convenient storage
- Highly detailed, injection molded body
- Accurately painted and printed
- Minimum radius: 9 ¾”
LEGENDARY LIVERIES
What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”
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