Atlas 50001657 Pullman-Standard 2750 3-Bay Hopper – Ready to Run

Description

This is a Atlas Model Railroad Co. 150-50001657 N Scale Pullman-Standard 2750 3-Bay Hopper – Ready to Run Undecorated. In the 1950s Pullman-Standard began offering new standard designs for their coal hoppers. One of these was the 70-ton three bay coal hopper with a rated volume of 2,750 cubic feet. The carbody had sixteen side posts and was available with and without heap shields. Later an 80-ton version was offered using the same length frame but having a taller body with a rated volume of 2,960 cubic feet. The cars were built from 1954-1960 (2750 cf) and 1964-1971 (2960 cf).

Its key features are:
Fifteen panels
Sixteen side posts
Die-cast hopper and center sill construction
Late 20th century prototype (New cars were built from 1954-1971)
Optional heap shields
Friction- or roller-bearing trucks
Pullman-Standard design
Over 16,000 cars built

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Atlas
Model Number: 50001657
MSRP: $19.95

Scale/Era: N Scale
Model Type: Freight Cars

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11992344.

Trainz Product Id: 11992344