Trainman (Atlas) - HO Scale - AAR 70 Ton 3-Bay Open Hopper with Arched Ends - Alaska (Black/White) # 14809 (SKU 751-20000454)
Available On: August 1, 2009
This familiar hopper was an industry standard on many railroads since the 1930s. It was adopted by the AAR as a recommended design, but fell out of favor by the mid-1950s. While offering greater capacity over cars with conventional flat sides, the original open hoppers created corrosive interaction between acidic coal and the car’s joints, leading to costly rebuilding programs.
Features:
- True scale dimensions with accurate details
- Weighted, detailed underframes
- Equipped with AccuMate® Knuckle Couplers
- Trucks equipped with free-rolling metal wheels
- Accurate painting and lettering
- Removable coal load
$14.95 US
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