{"product_id":"ath2490","title":"Athearn HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hopper FURX #818541, #818553 \u0026 #818580 (3-Pack) – ATH2490","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthearn HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hopper – First Union Rail FURX 3-Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd three uniquely numbered freight cars to your HO scale railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hopper FURX 3-Pack – ATH2490\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ready-to-run set includes three First Union Rail covered hoppers decorated with FURX reporting marks and road numbers \u003cstrong\u003e818541, 818553, and 818580\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the FMC 4700-cubic-foot covered hopper prototype, these detailed freight cars are an excellent addition to modern-era grain trains, agricultural freight movements, and mixed manifest consists. Each model features separately applied details, etched metal walkways, machined nickel silver wheels, and body-mounted McHenry operating knuckle couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFMC 4700 Covered Hoppers – Versatile Dry-Bulk Freight Cars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FMC 4700 covered hopper was designed for transporting dry bulk commodities that required protection from the elements. Its approximately 4,700-cubic-foot capacity made it well suited to agricultural and other bulk commodity shipments throughout the North American railroad network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCovered hoppers of this general design became familiar sights at grain elevators, agricultural processing facilities, rail yards, and industrial loading locations. Their enclosed bodies, roof hatches, and bottom discharge outlets allowed commodities to be loaded and unloaded efficiently while remaining protected during transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Union Rail FURX – Three Unique Road Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Athearn three-car set represents \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Union Rail (FURX)\u003c\/strong\u003e equipment, providing an excellent option for modelers recreating leased freight car fleets and contemporary North American railroad operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes the following road numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFURX #818541\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFURX #818553\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFURX #818580\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving three different road numbers makes it easy to expand a realistic covered hopper fleet without repeating identical car numbers. These cars can be operated together in a unit grain train or distributed throughout a mixed freight consist alongside equipment from other railroads and leasing companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAthearn HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hopper Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree HO scale FMC 4700 covered hoppers per package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Union Rail (FURX) reporting marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique road numbers 818541, 818553, and 818580\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed injection-molded bodies with accurate paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied brake wheels, brake wheel housings, chains, brake levers, air reservoirs, brake cylinders, and triple valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied roof walks, roof hatches, ladders, end details, and wire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through etched metal end platforms and roof walkways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific outlet grate variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100-ton trucks with 36-inch solid machined nickel silver wheels and RP25 contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum operating radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory assembled and ready to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Realistic HO Scale Grain Trains and Freight Consists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn FMC 4700 FURX 3-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly useful for model railroaders building longer covered hopper trains. With three individually numbered cars in one package, this set provides a convenient way to add variety to agricultural freight operations, grain elevator switching, and modern mixed freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine these FURX covered hoppers with additional FMC 4700 cars from BNSF, CNW, and other railroad or leasing company fleets to create realistic freight consists. They also make excellent additions to layouts featuring grain elevators, feed mills, industrial sidings, and large classification yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Athearn HO Scale Covered Hoppers at Fusion Scale Hobbies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional road numbers and paint schemes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-ho-scale-fmc-4700-covered-hoppers\"\u003eAthearn HO Scale FMC 4700 Covered Hoppers collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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