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The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO Slab Side Covered Hopper

The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO Slab Side Covered Hopper

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.

Features Include:

  • Highly detailed
  • Prototypically accurate
  • Era-appropriate paint schemes and lettering
 

The guaranteed order deadline is January 18, 2023. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

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

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