Description
An HO scale FMC 4700 Covered Hopper three-pack in Burlington Northern livery, built for authentic freight service on HO model railroad layouts.
Each car features separately applied brake gearâ€â€Âincluding brake wheel, housing, chain, lever, air reservoir, brake cylinder and triple valveâ€â€Âand rides on 100-ton trucks with 36-inch nickel-silver wheels in RP25 contours for reliable operation on most track. Factory-applied roof walks, roof hatches, end details, ladders and wire grab irons add authentic detail, while see-through etched metal end platforms and roof walkways enhance depth. Two outlet grate variations further boost realism. Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckles couplers and a weighted chassis promote smooth, prototype-style performance. All three cars in the pack carry unique road numbers, and the minimum radius is 18 inches, making them suitable for smaller layouts. The primed-for-grime finish duplicates the look of in-service equipment with faded base colors, providing an ideal starting point for weathering grime and rust.
