Introduction

Atlas 20005611 HO Scale 42′ Coil Car Norfolk Southern Protect III NS 165945

The Atlas Master HO Scale 42′ Coil Steel Car with Fishbelly Side Sill is perfect for adding interest to your 1990s and later steel mill train consists. The increased volume of coiled steel transportation gave rise to a new purpose-built freight car. Previously rolls of coiled-steel had generally traveled in specially equipped gondola cars. In the 1960s a lighter type of car emerged specifically for hauling coils of steel in an integral trough. The car type gained popularity and eventually over 17,000 cars were built. Atlas model replicates a 42 design with a distinctive fishbelly side sill.

FEATURES:

• Prototypical painting and lettering
• See-through walks
• Removable hood
• Inside floor detail
• Cut-levers

NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.