Atlas, 50006776, N Scale, 42' Coil Steel Car with Fishbelly Side Sill, ServerCorr CAGY, #7002

42' Coil Steel Car with Fishbelly Side Sill About the Prototype The 42-foot Coil Steel Car with Fishbelly Side Sill was developed to efficiently transport coiled steel, a critical material used in automotive, construction, and manufacturing industries. Before its introduction, coiled steel was often carried in modified gondola cars, which lacked specialized features for securing and protecting the cargo. In the 1960s, railroads began adopting purpose-built coil cars with integral troughs, designed to cradle steel coils securely while minimizing movement during transit. The fish belly side sill design provided additional structural reinforcement, ensuring the car could handle the heavy loads while maintaining stability. Over time, this car type gained popularity, with over 17,000 units built to meet the growing demand for steel transportation. Railroads such as Norfolk Southern, CSX, and Union Pacific widely utilized these coil cars, often equipping them with removable hoods to protect