Shop Athearn HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hoppers at Fusion Scale Hobbies. Based on the distinctive 4,700-cubic-foot dry-bulk covered hoppers produced by FMC during the 1970s and early 1980s, these HO scale freight cars are an excellent choice for model railroaders building realistic grain trains, agricultural freight operations, and mixed freight consists.
Athearn's HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hopper combines prototype-specific appearance with the dependable operation expected from Athearn freight cars. Models feature highly detailed injection-molded bodies, factory-applied roof hatches and end details, wire grab irons, separately applied brake equipment, see-through etched-metal end platforms and roof walkways, and multiple outlet grate variations. Underneath, 100-ton trucks with 36-inch machined nickel-silver wheels and RP25 contours provide smooth operation, while body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers complete the model.
The prototype FMC 4700 covered hopper was produced from 1971 through 1981 and became a popular car for grain-hauling railroads. These cars could be found operating across North American rail networks and many continued in service through later eras, making the Athearn FMC 4700 an excellent addition to layouts representing a wide range of railroad operations and time periods.
Complete your railroad with more model trains and railroad equipment, and add realistic finishing and weathering with our selection of model paints. Whether you're assembling a dedicated grain train or adding variety to a mixed freight consist, Athearn HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hoppers bring detailed, prototype-inspired freight equipment to your HO scale railroad.
Shop Athearn HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hoppers at Fusion Scale Hobbies. Based on the distinctive 4,700-cubic-foot dry-bulk covered hoppers produced by FMC during the 1970s and early 1980s, these HO scale freight cars are an excellent choice for model railroaders building realistic grain trains, agricultural freight operations, and mixed freight consists.
Athearn's HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hopper combines prototype-specific appearance with the dependable operation expected from Athearn freight cars. Models feature highly detailed injection-molded bodies, factory-applied roof hatches and end details, wire grab irons, separately applied brake equipment, see-through etched-metal end platforms and roof walkways, and multiple outlet grate variations. Underneath, 100-ton trucks with 36-inch machined nickel-silver wheels and RP25 contours provide smooth operation, while body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers complete the model.
The prototype FMC 4700 covered hopper was produced from 1971 through 1981 and became a popular car for grain-hauling railroads. These cars could be found operating across North American rail networks and many continued in service through later eras, making the Athearn FMC 4700 an excellent addition to layouts representing a wide range of railroad operations and time periods.
Complete your railroad with more model trains and railroad equipment, and add realistic finishing and weathering with our selection of model paints. Whether you're assembling a dedicated grain train or adding variety to a mixed freight consist, Athearn HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hoppers bring detailed, prototype-inspired freight equipment to your HO scale railroad.
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