Atlas #50004294 N Scale Coalveyor-Appalacian Railcar Services Rd No. 1217
Built in the 1980’s by ACF®, the Coalveyor Bathtub Gondola operated in unit train service to deliver coal to power plants. These cars were most often lettered for the utility companies that leased and purchased them. Many are still in service today.
C&D cars were usually run in blocks of 4-12 cars. They were used for construction and demolition debris/refuse hauling.
Features:
Die-cast chassis
Ready-to-run
Interior bracing
Removable coal load
AccuMate® couplers
Brake detail
100-ton roller-bearing trucks
Accurate painting and printing
AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.