This Atlas Master Line HO scale FMC 5347 single-door box car delivers a crisp rendering of one of the most common boxcar designs still rolling on modern freight railroads. Finished in CSX's bold blue-and-yellow livery with reflective conspicuity marks, road number #142681 makes a natural fit for any 1980s-to-present layout or interchange scene.
Specifications
| Brand |
Atlas Model Railroad Co. |
| Series |
Master Line |
| Item Number |
20007597 |
| Scale |
HO Scale (1:87) |
| Type |
FMC 5347 Single-Door Box Car |
| Road Name |
CSX |
| Road Number |
#142681 |
| Color |
Blue with Yellow lettering and conspicuity marks |
| Era |
Modern (1980s–Present) |
| Material |
Plastic with etched-metal details |
| Roof Style |
X-Panel Roof |
| Couplers |
AccuMate Knuckle Couplers |
| Wheels |
Blackened-Metal RP-25 |
| Condition |
Brand New in Original Box |
Features
- Accurate FMC 5347 cubic-foot single-door box car prototype from the 1970s still in modern freight service.
- Wire grab irons and etched-metal details for a clean, scale-fidelity appearance.
- X-Panel roof and correct body styling typical of CSX's Plate C box car fleet.
- Factory-painted and printed CSX livery with sharp, legible graphics and yellow reflective conspicuity striping.
- Equipped with AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers — drop-in compatible with Kadee and most HO couplers.
- Blackened, metal RP-25 wheelsets roll smoothly through turnouts and crossings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this boxcar ready to run out of the box?
Yes. It's fully assembled, painted, and lettered with AccuMate couplers and metal wheels installed — just set it on the track.
What era does this fit?
Modern era, from the 1980s to present day. The reflective conspicuity marks indicate post-2005 appearance, but it works well for any layout from the 1980s forward.
Will the AccuMate couplers work with my Kadee-equipped cars?
Yes. AccuMate couplers are fully compatible with Kadee #5 and most other HO knuckle couplers.
What's the minimum radius?
Like most 50-foot HO freight cars, it runs best on 18" radius curves or larger. Tighter radii may work but aren't recommended.
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