Atlas 50001440 N Scale American maize Hopper Car

Atlas 50001440 N Scale American maize Hopper Car

This is Atlas 50001440 N AM MAIZE hopper #42245. 40' Airslide Covered Hopper, American Maize #42245. The American Maize 40' airslide hopper already assembled is based on the ones built in 1955. The airslide covered hopper was introduced by General American Transportation Corporation (GATX) in 1953. Approx. 5000 of the 2600 cu. ft. cars were built between that year and 1969. The airslide is primarily designed for the bulk shipment of dry, granular or powdered commodities. The design of that car is such that it can be loaded and unloaded quickly and with little spillage through the use of air pressure. The most common commodities carried include: flour, sugar and starch. Its key features are: Accurate painting and printing Equipped with AccuMate® couplers Ready-to-run Realistic roof walks and brake line details 70-ton roller bearing trucks Manufacturer: Atlas Model Number: 50001440 Scale/Era: N Scale Model Type: Freight Cars