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Fox Valley - 8002-4 - Boxcar, 50 Foot, FMC, 5347 - Marinette Tomahawk & Western - 4139

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Stock Number8002-4
Original Retail Price$16.95
BrandFox Valley
ManufacturerFox Valley
Body StyleFox Valley Boxcar 50 Foot FMC 5347
Prototype VehicleBoxcar, 50 Foot, FMC, 5347 (Details)
Road or Company NameMarinette Tomahawk & Western (Details)
Reporting MarksMTW
Road or Reporting Number4139
Paint Color(s)Green
Print Color(s)White & Brown
Coupler TypeMT Magne-Matic Knuckle
Coupler MountTruck-Mount
Wheel TypeChemically Blackened Metal
Wheel ProfileSmall Flange (Low Profile)
Release Date2008-01-01
Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)
Model TypeBoxcar
Model Subtype50 Foot
Model VarietyFMC 5347
Prototype RegionNorth America
Prototype EraNA Era IV: 2nd Gen Diesel (1958 - 1978)
Scale1/160
Track GaugeN standard



Model Information: These Fox Valley models feature crisp print detail, sharp lettering, Micro-Train couplers and photo-etched walkways.
Prototype History:
It was the mid 1970s, and the incentive per diem box car boom was just beginning. New, brightly painted box cars seemed to appear overnight. Many were lettered for various short lines. FMC (Food Machinery Corporation) was a significant builder of many of these cars. The 50’ outside post, non-terminating end box car, became the foundation for new per diem cars built in the 1970s. The 50’ FMC cars also varied in door configuration and style to better suit each customer. These cars can still be seen today at work (2017) on many ralroads.

The main difference between the 5077 cu. ft cars built by FMC vs the 5277-5347 cu. ft cars built by the same manufacturers is the overall height of the car, the smaller 5077 cars were Plate B while the larger 5277-5347 cars were Plate C.
Road Name History:
The MT&W was founded in 1894 and within four years had acquired the Wisconsin & Chippewa Railway. MT&W had two lines running from Tomahawk, Wisconsin. One ran five miles to Bradley and the other ran 6 miles to Wisconsin Dam. The primary source of traffic was lumber and paper mills. In fact the railroad was owned by Georgia Pacific for many years. In 1986, MT&W obtained trackage rights on Soo Line for the 43 miles between Tomahawk and Wausaw. A few years later, GP sold the railroad to Packaging Corporation of America. In 2005, the MT&W was sold to the Genesee & Wyoming family of shortlines and re-christened Tomahawk Railway.
Brand/Importer Information:
Fox Valley Models is a small supplier of model railroad and related products. FVM started by finding solutions to different challenges that model railroaders were faced with. Our first products resulted from a need to equip custom built passenger cars with tinted windows made of an ideal material; thin, flexible, easy to cut, simple to install, available in multiple colors and be affordable. We met those needs and even included a frosted version for the car's lavatory windows.

Other challenges inspired additional products including wooden grade crossings, trestles and different lineside structures. As our product line expands, input and requests from friends and customers help shape the product selection further.

Future products, under development, include more parts, structures, details and rolling stock. We strive to offer a good quality product at an affordable price.
Item created by: CNW400 on 2022-12-07 11:07:22

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