Prototype Info

In the past decade there has been a significant increase in moving municipal solid waste (MSW) on railroads. One of the vehicles commonly seen in this service is the 20’ MSW container. The more commonly seen ISO 20’ intermodal containers are used for trans­porting new-products from country-to-country. The 20’ MSW intermodal container differs greatly from its ISO 20’ relative by being much taller and having a top lid. The 20’ MSW containers are 12 foot tall (compared to 8.5’ tall on the ISO 20’s). 20’ MSW contain­ers usually travel in large blocks or solid trains on 80- and 89-foot flat cars. There have been no reported cases of double stacking as this would probably exceed most railroad height restrictions. The MSW container design is based on a steel frame incorporating ISO components for interchangeability. Each container is equipped with fork lift pockets for loading, unloading and moving around transfer facilities. Each container is also equipped a fire port on one side.

Features:

• Mounting pegs for 85’ Trash Flat
• Prototypical paint schemes
• See-through forklift pockets
• Detailed molden-on chain securement
• Fire port on one side

About Atlas Trainman Products

Atlas Trainman locomotives and rolling stock are less detailed than Atlas Master products but feature rugged construction and molded parts and a budget-friendly price that makes them great for modelers of all ages. Atlas HO Ttrainman is a line of high quality, detailed, cars and locomotives offered at a popular price level. The freight car and locomotive versions offered in this line will be completely different from the offerings produced in other Atlas product lines.

About Atlas Model Railroad Company

The primary mission of Atlas is to produce and offer to the public, multiple scale lines of high quality, model railroad products based on prototype information. Atlas’ philosophy is based on a dedicated commitment to prototype research, design and construction. The desired and demanded goal is to create, market and distribute durable operational scale models utilizing the full range of exacting detail which accurately depicts life-sized objects, while providing exceptional service to Atlas customers.

By keeping up the high standards set by Steve Schaffan those many years ago, Atlas will remain a leader in innovation and technology in the model railroading industry for years to come. Although many things have changed since Atlas incorporation in 1949, they follow the tradition and values of their founders. As Atlas have for the last 50 years, they will continue to produce quality, precision products for the model railroad enthusiast.

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