Utilizing the latest innovations, technologies and highly-refined processes in model train manufacturing, we are able to offer THE FIRST AND ONLY accurate, high-end HO scale replica of FBOX 504927.
This is NOT a stand-in model with a 'foobie' paint scheme applied. This is NOT some random 50’ boxcar with some pink paint slapped on. This is the real deal.
Car-Specific Features:
- FBOX 504927, built by Gunderson-Concarril in 2004.
- Early version roof with all horizontal panels.
- Early version carbody with tack boards.
- Early version 12' plug door.
- Early version underbody components arrangement, control valve mounted on same side as the air reservoir.
- Barber S-2-HD-9C trucks.
- Unique pink paint scheme which only appears on FBOX 504927 in the 2020s.
- Overspray on roof matches the real car
- Tuscan Red TTX Logo located above reporting mark and road number. Location of the logo is slightly varied on both sides to match the prototype.
- ‘On Track for A Cure’ slogan and ribbon.
- Misapplied TTX Class ‘XNH50M’ label.
- Misapplied NSC 6264 cf 50’ Plate F boxcar dimensions and capacity data markings.
- Accurate fonts and sizes used on all car markings.
General Model Features:
- The end-all HO scale model of this modern 50’ boxcar!
- All-new model, meticulously designed from various prototype resources.
- Highly detailed, injection-moulded plastic body with accurately shaped ‘grid’ sides.
- Separately applied ladders, handrails, door rods and track, air brake system components and piping, coupler cut levers and air hoses.
- Near-scale size draft gear box with side detailing.
- 100-ton roller-bearing trucks with fully replicated bolster & center plate detail, side bearings and brake beams. Appropriate truck sideframes per prototype.
- NMRA RP-25, Code 110, metal 36” wheelsets featuring prototypical wheel contour and axle tapering.
- Animated rotating roller-bearing end caps.
- AuroraJanney scale head couplers installed.
- Precision painting and printing.
- One road number offered for this paint scheme. (Yes, just one!)
