Atlas N 50000846 42' Coil Car Road #72005

This is Atlas 50 000 846 N 42' Coil Steel Car KCS #720014/black/red/yellow/gray. The increased volume of coiled steel transportation gave rise to a new purpose-built freight car. Previously rolls of coiled-steel had generally traveled in specially equipped gondola cars. In the 1960’s a lighter type of car emerged specifically for hauling coils of steel in an integral trough. The car type gained popularity and eventually over 17,000 cars were built. Atlas’ model replicates a 42’ design with a distinctive fishbelly side sill.

Its key features are:
Prototypical painting and lettering
See-through walks
Removable hood
Inside floor detail

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