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Atlas 42' Coil Car CSX 494742 N Scale
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.
Features:
- Prototypical painting and lettering
- See-through walks
- Removable hood
- Inside floor detail
- Cut-levers
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