Atlas Trainman 20006566 HO Scale PS-2 Covered Hopper Northern Pacific NP 75446 SUV Two drive inputs control direction

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Two rooftop ventilators

If there is any lingering feeling among railfans that these cars were captive to the north east then their operation throughout the 1980 and into the 1990s should dispel that misconception as the cars spread their wings

railroad yards and wherever heavy lifting is needed on your railroad

Atlas Trainman 20006566 HO Scale PS-2 Covered Hopper Northern Pacific NP 75446 SUV Two drive inputs control directionAtlas Trainman 20006566 HO Scale PS 2 Covered Hopper Northern Pacific NP 75446 Covered hoppers are a relatively new car family. The AAR considered these special cars until the 1980s when they finally got their own car type code category. These early covered hopper designs were built primarily for more efficient cement loading and unloading (previously cement was bagged and placed in box cars). This two bay covered hopper car design was built by