N 40' Airslide Hopper GACX by Atlas (ATL38724A)

38724A

N Trainman® 40' Airslide Hopper GACX (Gray/Black) #45429

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.

Features:

Accurate painting and printing
Equipped with AccuMate® couplers
Ready-to-run
Realistic roof walks and brake line details
70-ton roller bearing trucks

AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.

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