Atlas (Trainman) - HO Scale - AAR 70 Ton 9 Panel 3-Bay Open Hopper (Arched End) Car - Peabody (PCCX) #6933 - Yellow/Red/Black With Green/Black Lettering (SKU 751-20006919)
Available On: December 1, 2022
This familiar hopper was an industry standard on many railroads since the 1930’s. It was adopted by the AAR as a recommended design, but fell out of favor by the mid-1950s. While offering greater capacity over cars with conventional flat sides, the original open hoppers created corrosive interaction between acidic coal and the car’s joints, leading to costly rebuilding programs.
Features:
• True scale dimensions with accurate details
• Weighted, detailed underframes
• Equipped with AccuMate Knuckle Couplers
• Trucks equipped with free-rolling metal wheels
• Accurate painting and lettering
• Removable coal load
AccuMate couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.