Description
The original design dates back to the early Fifties, when it was offered in
single- and double compartment versions. The name lends itself to the action
created by an air-permeable fabric lining in the bottom of the compartment.
Unloading the car involves pumping air under the lining fluidizing the commodity
which in turn is drawn out of the compartment by pneumatic or other means. This
type of car was primarily used for sugar, flour, and starch (and sometime
certain types of plastics).
The subject of Atlas new models is one of the double compartment cars, the 4180
cubic-foot design. It was introduced in 1962 and through a number of design
changes continued in production until 1980 when the taller 4566 cubic-foot
design supplanted the 4180. During that time a little of 5,000 were built.
Features:
ALL NEW TOOLING!
Ready to run
Injection molded plastic
Fine scale detail
Etched metal roofwalks
Crisp painting/printing
Knuckle couplers
