3004196 NOKL 42' COIL STEEL CAR 2-RAIL-O QuickBooks The Atlas O model captures

The Atlas O model captures the look and feel of the prototype with state-of-the-art detailing and construction

joiners and holes to accommodate track nails

Similar in appearance to the GP7 and GP9

welding offered superior strength and better resistance to weather and corrosion than contemporary riveted cars

with a few serving new owners yet today

3004196 NOKL 42' COIL STEEL CAR 2-RAIL-O QuickBooks The Atlas O model capturesThe 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 fish belly side sill. NOTE: