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Atlas - HO Scale - G-86R TopGon Gondola - Norfolk Southern (NS) - 9-96 Gray w/Black TopGon Logo & NS Speed Logo Scheme - 3-Pack ONE (SKU 150-20004907)

Available On: October 1, 2018

The Prototype:

In late 1991, Norfolk Southern debuted the first two prototypes of its TOP GON re-body program. Looking for a way to expand the capacity and the longevity of its coal car fleet, this program took in old hoppers, stripped them to the frame, and built an entirely new gondola body on top of that frame. With production starting in July of 1992, spanning multiple classes with multiple variations, NS' Roanoke East End Shops churned out over 18,000 of these cars, ending production in 1998. With almost 3,265 of class G-85R, G-86R and G-88R's in service, this model represents one of NS' most recognizable freight cars.

The Model:

The Atlas BLMA 3D engineering models were accurately designed from blueprints and field measurements. Furthermore, literally thousands of photographs have been analyzed to ensure printing is extremely accurate, with specific attention given to the car class.

Features:

  • Ready to run
  • Injection molded plastic
  • Fine scale detail
  • Separately applied wire grab orons
  • Separately applied wire cut levers
  • Etched metal brake wheel platforms
  • Installed internal bracing
  • Accurately painted & printed
  • 100 ton trucks w/metal wheels
  • Knuckle couplers
  • Road numbers: 25932, 25969 & 25994






$128.85 US