The Airslide covered hopper was introduced by General American Transportation Corporation (GATX) in 1953. Approx. 5000 of the 2600 cu. ft. cars were built between that year and 1969. The Airslide is primarily designed for the bulk shipment of dry, granular or powdered commodities. The design of that car is such that it can be loaded and unloaded quickly and with little spillage through the use of air pressure. The most common commodities carried include: flour, sugar, starch, plastic pellets, cement, powdered chemicals and carbon black.
Features:
• Ready to run
• Injection molded plastic
• Fine scale detail
• Metal wheels
• Etched metal roofwalks
• Crisp painting/printing
Please note that undecorated models include unpainted plastic and metal components. The color of the plastic used from one run to the next often varies, and may include components molded in various colors. As such, the color(s) shown may not match the piece of rolling stock received. All undecorated models are intended to be primed, painted, decals applied, and sealed.
Different road number may be pictured. Please always check description for the road number you are ordering.
Features:
• Ready to run
• Injection molded plastic
• Fine scale detail
• Metal wheels
• Etched metal roofwalks
• Crisp painting/printing
Please note that undecorated models include unpainted plastic and metal components. The color of the plastic used from one run to the next often varies, and may include components molded in various colors. As such, the color(s) shown may not match the piece of rolling stock received. All undecorated models are intended to be primed, painted, decals applied, and sealed.
Different road number may be pictured. Please always check description for the road number you are ordering.
Products are covered for one year by Atlas' warranty, provided that the product arrival date was within three years of the date of purchase. Please see manufacturer's website for further details.
