Product Overview
Originally introduced in the solid steam period of the 1930s, the 55 Ton Fishbelly Hopper car thrived until second-generation diesel days and formed the backbone of some of the great coal hauling railroads. Atlas O's version captures the nostalgia and heritage of the unique model in true 1/4" details.
Features:
- Die-cast construction
- Flat or peaked ends as per the prototype
- Separately-applied grab irons, ladders and brakeline details
- 50 ton Bettendorf die-cast sprung trucks
- Removable coal load
- Interior details
- Minimum diameter curve: O-27
- Die-cast articulated couplers
- 3-rail O Gauge
