In addition to the N scale release, Athearn Genesis is making an HO scale 57' Mechanical reefer for the Frisco. A fairly new feature is there is now an option for cars with sound. MSRP with sound $109.99 MSRP without sound $69.99
It appears that the PDF version of the announcement is now available: http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022621/02_GEN_57'_Mechanical_Reefer_032621.pdf Rich
The HO reefers with sound really sound good, as with most factory sound just needs to be turned down a notch.
I take it these were used in west coast pool service. Also were these cars ever used for anything other than vegetables? Meat?
I didn't see a separate thread for them, but the N scale mechanical reefers now show in stock on Athearn's website. See link for a photo of the car that they produced. https://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATH24716 The HO scale versions show Early September as of right now.
I forgot to come update this thread. The HO scale models are now in stock at most dealers. I went ahead and purchased all 3 numbers. I think they turned out nice.