The Atlas Model Railroad Company Blog

The development of the covered hopper car for the transport of bulk commodities for the agricultural, chemical, and construction industries entered a new phase in the late 1940s, when the shops of the Canadian Pacific Railroad introduced a 70-ton, 3000 cubic foot, interior braced hopper with smooth, welded sides similar in appearance to the Canadian offset side open hoppers of the era. This “slab side” design actually maximized the interior width of the car, thereby lowering the center of gravity and improving tracking stability. Cars of this design were produced from 1950-1964 by National Steel Car Company, Canadian Car and Foundry, Marine Industries, and even Montreal Locomotive Works. Over the years of production, a number of different roof hatch arrangements for product loading were available, and the openings along the side sills – an early design change made by CP to give better access to the discharge mechanisms – became standard on all cars produced after 1954. These cars were a common sight on Canadian and US rails through the late 1990s hauling grain, malt, sugar, cement, or even in company sand service. The Atlas model of this distinctive car is available in 6, 8, and 12 hatch versions, with or without the side sill openings.

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STANDARD MSRP: $57.95 UNDEC MSRP: $47.95

	UNDECORATED 12 HATCH, CLOSED
	Item #:
	20 006 354
	UNDECORATED 6 HATCH, OPEN
	Item #:
	20 006 355
	UNDECORATED 8 HATCH, ROUND, OPEN
	Item #:
	20 006 356
	CGLX
	Item #:
	20 007 151 20 007 152
	CANADIAN NATIONAL
	Item #:
	20 007 153 20 007 154 20 007 155
	CANADIAN NATIONAL -NOODLE (6 HATCH)
	Item #:
	20 007 156 20 007 157 20 007 158
	CANADIAN PACIFIC - SCRIPT
	Item #:
	20 007 159 20 007 160 20 007 161
	CANADIAN NATIONAL - NOODLE (8 HATCH)
	Item #:
	20 007 162 20 007 163 20 007 164
	CANADIAN PACIFIC
	Item #:
	20 007 165 20 007 166 20 007 167
	TORONTO, HAMILTON AND BUFFALO
	Item #:
	20 007 168 20 007 169 20 007 170