Athearn ATH15884 LPN Longview Portland & Northern #52040 - FMC 5077 Double Door Boxcar HO Scale

The Athearn ATH15884 is an amazing HO scale model of the FMC 5077 Double Door Boxcar, featuring Longview Portland & Northern #52040. This model has many great features. It comes with separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel. The photo - etched cross - over platform adds a touch of realism. With 33” machined metal wheels having RP25 contours and being weighted for optimum performance, it runs smoothly. It has body - mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers. The highly - detailed, injection - molded body is painted and printed realistically. It can operate on a minimum radius of 18”. In the mid - 1970s, the per diem box car boom started, and FMC built many of these cars. The 50’ outside post, non - terminating end box car was the base for new per diem cars, with different door configurations for various customers. You can still see these models in modern railroading scenes today.

Using this Athearn HO scale boxcar model is easy. First, place it on your model train track. Make sure the track has a minimum radius of 18 inches to let the car move smoothly. You can connect it to other cars using the body - mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers. When handling the model, be gentle as the separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and brake wheel are delicate. Keep it away from sharp objects to avoid damage to the photo - etched cross - over platform. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body. If there is some dust on the wheels, you can use a small brush to clean them carefully. Store the model in a dry and cool place when not in use to prevent any paint or body damage.