Prototype Information
The development of the covered hopper car for the transport of bulk commodities for the agricultural, chemical and construction industries entered a new phase in the late 1940s when the shops of the Canadian Pacific railroad introduced a 70-ton 3,000 cubic foot interior braced hopper with smooth, welded sides similar in appearance to the Canadian offset side open hoppers of the era. This slab side design actually maximized the interior width of the car, thereby lowering the center of gravity and improving tracking stability. Cars of this design were produced from 1950 to 1964 by National Steel Car Company, Canadian Car and Foundry, Marine Industries and even Montreal Locomotive Works. Over the years of production, a number of different roof hatch arrangements for product loading were available, and the openings along the side sills, an early design change made by CP to give better access to the discharge mechanisms, became standard on all cars produced after 1954. These cars were a common sight on both Canadian and US rails through the late 1990s hauling grain, malt, sugar, cement or even in company sand service. This finely detailed model features 6, 8, or 12 hatch versions, with or without the side sill openings as appropriate per railroad prototype.

Item Details
  • Condition: Brand New
  • Brand: Atlas
  • Line: Master Line
  • Model: Slab Side Covered Hopper
  • Gauge: HO
  • Scale: 1:87
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