Athearn HO 50' FMC 5077 Boxcar

Athearn HO 50' FMC 5077 Boxcar brings realistic detail and dependable performance to your HO scale model railroad. Designed with a highly detailed injection-molded body, this boxcar captures the distinctive appearance of the FMC 5077 prototype while incorporating practical features for reliable operation on a variety of layouts.

The Athearn HO 50' FMC 5077 Boxcar features separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel that add depth and authentic visual detail. A photo-etched crossover platform provides an especially realistic appearance, complementing the finely molded body and separately applied components. The model is carefully painted and printed to create realistic decoration suitable for detailed freight consists and modern or period-specific model railroad operations.

For dependable tracking and smooth performance, the Athearn HO 50' FMC 5077 Boxcar is equipped with 33-inch machined metal wheels featuring RP25 contours. These wheels are designed to operate on popular brands of HO scale track. The car is also weighted for optimum performance, helping provide stable operation during switching and mainline running.

Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers provide reliable coupling and a prototypical appearance. The combination of a detailed body, metal wheels, quality couplers, and realistic separately applied details makes this boxcar an excellent addition to freight consists.

With a minimum operating radius of 18 inches, the model is suitable for a wide range of HO scale layouts. Whether you are building a detailed freight train, expanding your rolling stock collection, or adding realistic industrial-era equipment to your layout, the Athearn HO 50' FMC 5077 Boxcar offers a strong combination of prototype-inspired detail, reliable performance, and authentic decoration.