Introduced in 1972 to handle grain and potash, the cars are based on prototypes built by National Steel Car with a capacity of 4550 cubic feet of cargo. They've worn a wide range of colorful paint and lettering schemes over the years, 59' Cylindrical Hoppers can still be found all across North America today.

This release includes seven schemes with four road numbers available for each.

Features:

• Model of a National Steel Car 4550 cubic foot car
• Fully assembled, ready to run
• Thousands used in North American grain and potash service from 1972 to the present
• Trough or round loading hatches as appropriate
• See through running boards
• Detailed brake gear, roof hatches and end ladders
• Correct 36" turned-metal wheelsets
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers

Reservations Due By: October 30, 2018

Expected Release: December 2018

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