Atlas Trainman 20006928 HO Scale, 70 Ton 3-Bay Open Hopper, Reading #59080

This familiar hopper was an industry standard on many railroads since the 1930’s. It was adopted by the AAR as a recommended design, but fell out of favor by the mid-1950s. While offering greater capacity over cars with conventional flat sides, the original open hoppers created corrosive interaction between acidic coal and the car’s joints, leading to costly rebuilding programs.Features:True scale dimensions with accurate detailsWeighted, detailed underframesEquipped with AccuMate® Knuckle CouplersTrucks equipped with free-rolling metal wheelsAccurate painting and letteringRemovable coal load