Atlas O 3003198 - Master - 42' Coil Steel Car "Indiana Harbor Belt"

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Road Name: Indiana Harbor Belt (IHB) Road Number: 166463, 166489, 166537, 166570 Product Line: Master Scale: O Scale System: 3-Rail Features: Prototypical painting and lettering Se e-through walks Removable hood Inside floor detail Cut-levers Includes 4 coils (2 small & 2 large) Overview: 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 1960s 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. Show more