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.

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