A Limited Edition HO-Scale Atlas FMC 5347 Box Car painted for freelance model railroad Copper State Railway!
The Atlas Master Line FMC 5347 Box Car represents the rugged efficiency and distinctive Southwestern character that defines the Copper State Railway. Modeled after the iconic Desert Sky Blue design, this car captures the look and feel of modern desert railroading with exceptional fidelity and craftsmanship.
Finished in the signature Copper State Railway paint scheme, this box car features crisp lettering, authentic color separation, and finely printed reporting marks that stand out on any layout. These cars have seen decades of service hauling finished goods, packaged minerals, and industrial freight across Arizona’s copper country and beyond.
Whether spotted at a desert transload, rolling through red rock canyons, or rolling on a manifest across North America, the Copper State Railway FMC 5347 Box Car brings modern realism with regional identity to your railroad.
A must-have signature freight car for Copper State Railway enthusiasts and collectors alike.
New Date: 4-1979
About the Prototype:
The FMC 5347 boxcar was manufactured by the FMC Corporation, a company known for producing a variety of freight railcars, in the 1970s and 1980s. The “5347” in the name refers to the car’s capacity in cubic feet, making it a larger boxcar compared to earlier FMC models such as the 5077 (also available from Atlas). These cars were very prominent during the “IPD” (incentive per diem) era. Many featured colorful paint schemes and logos, a welcome change from earlier eras when most boxcars were much plainer. FMC was acquired by Greenbrier in 1985. Production at the Oregon plant continued under the name Gunderson.
The Atlas FMC 5347 Box Car features:
- Single or Double Door where appropriate
- Multiple body styles
- Wire grabs
- Etched parts
- Plate C Box Car
- X-Panel Roof