Atlas 50004876 N Scale 42' Coil Car CSX 496673 Clear Body Mud Boss working all types of freight

working all types of freight assignments into the 1960s

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Atlas 50004876 N Scale 42' Coil Car CSX 496673 Clear Body Mud Boss working all types of freightAtlas 50004876 N Scale 42' Coil Car CSX 496673 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