General American Transportation Corporation (GATX) introduced their airslide hopper in 1953, with this version becoming common in the 1960's. This car is mainly used for bulk shipment of dry, powdered or granular commodities such as sugar, flour and starch. Similar to other pressure assisted hoppers, these cars are pressurized to speed the offloading process, overcoming the tendency of many of the products carried to cake and clog the discharge shoots. These cars were used by many railroads and many are still in use today.

Features:

• Limited Edition – one time run of these road numbers
• Fully assembled and ready to run
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
• Correct 36" turned metal wheelsets

Reservations Due By: April 29, 2012

Expected Release: December 2012