Can a Model Be Value Priced AND Detailed? - Unboxing and Product Review of Athearn's HO FMC Boxcar!

Can a Model Be Value Priced AND Detailed? - Unboxing and Product Review of Athearn's HO FMC Boxcar!

Model trains can be affordable!

This mid-range model from Athearn has a lot of the important details, and can be easily upgraded!

Production of the FMC 5077 cubic foot double door boxcar began during the incentive per diem boxcar boom of the 1970s. Large numbers of these cars were purchased by shortlines and often appeared in very colorful paint schemes.

Western Pacific was the only Class I railroad to purchase the double door 5077.

The real cars were some of the last new pieces of rolling stock purchased by WP, with the modernized feather insignia.

As usual, Dan evaluates the model's packaging, prototype accuracy, paint & detail, and how well it operates and conforms to applicable standards.

If you're a fan of modern era boxcars, Western Pacific, or just trains in general, be sure to check out this unboxing and product review!

Note: The NMRA recommended weight for this car is 4.5 oz. The 4.55 in the video is a typo, not an attempt by Dan to be super precise.

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