Atlas 50004876 N Scale 42' Coil Car CSX 496673 FT1 Associated

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Many of the SW1000’s retained their green paint up until retirement from the BNSF roster

The B-end has as accurate Klasing 1150 hand brake

Installed and painted grab irons

Atlas 50004876 N Scale 42' Coil Car CSX 496673 FT1 AssociatedAtlas 50004876 N Scale 42' Coil Car CSX 496673 The increased volume of coiled steel transportation gave rise to a new purpose built freight car. Previously rolls of coiled steel had generally traveled in specially equipped gondola cars. In the 1960s a lighter type of car emerged specifically for hauling coils of steel in an integral trough. The car type gained popularity and eventually over 17,000 cars were built. Atlas model replicates a 42 design