Atlas 50001522 N Scale KCS 42' Coil Steel Car w/Fishbelly Sides #720007

Atlas 50001522 N Scale KCS 42' Coil Steel Car w/Fishbelly Sides #720007

This is Atlas 50001522 42' Coil Car KCS #720007. 42' coil steel car with fishbelly side sill, ready to run, Master®, Kansas City Southern #720007 (gray, black, yellow, red). 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 1960’s 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 with a distinctive fishbelly side sill. Its key features are: Prototypical painting and lettering See-through walks Removable hood Inside floor detail Manufacturer: Atlas Model Number: 50001522 Scale/Era: N Scale Model Type: Freight Cars