Introduction

Atlas 20007188 HO Scale 3 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Ziegler Chemical UTCX 44048

Introduced in 1961 by ACF to haul sand, clay, salt, grain and bulk plastics, the Cylindrical Hopper was the first commercially successful tank-type covered hopper car design. A few of the more than 4,000 cars of this type built through 1966 can still be seen in service today across the United States.

FEATURES:

• See-through roof walks
• Blackened metal wheels
• Free-rolling 100-ton trucks
• Detailed brake gear
• AccuMate couplers
• Fine painting and printing

NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.