A Limited Edition HO-Scale Atlas FMC 5347 Box Car painted for freelance model railroad Mascoutin Valley!
Add authentic Midwestern short-line character to your freight roster with the Mascoutin Valley Railroad FMC 5347 Boxcar. Inspired by classic FMC 50' boxcar designs of the late 1970s and 1980s, this car reflects the hardworking image of a Wisconsin regional railroad moving agricultural products, paper goods, and general merchandise across the heartland.
Finished in Andy Dorsch's distinctive Mascoutin Valley Railroad paint scheme, this boxcar features crisp lettering, accurate data stenciling, and period-correct detailing that captures the look of a well-maintained revenue car in active service. Whether spotted at a customer, moving in freight service or sitting idle in the yard waiting for its next train the Mascoutin Valley Railroad FMC 5347 brings realistic operational flavor to any layout.
Ideal for operators and collectors alike, the Mascoutin Valley Railroad FMC 5347 Boxcar is a versatile addition that blends seamlessly into mixed freights or dedicated local service on your railroad.
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