Atlas 50001448 N Scale NYC 40' Airslide Hopper Car #44090 LN/Box

This is Atlas 50001448 N NYC hopper #44090. 40' Airslide Covered Hopper, New York Central #44090. The New York Central 40' airslide hopper already assembled is based on the ones built in 1959. 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 and starch.

Its key features are:
Accurate painting and printing
Equipped with AccuMate® couplers
Ready-to-run
Realistic roof walks and brake line details
70-ton roller bearing trucks

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. The original box is included. Overall condition is Like New.

Condition: Like New (C-8)
Operational Status: Not Applicable
Original Box: Yes (P-8)

Manufacturer: Atlas
Model Number: 50001448
Road Name: New York Central (NYC)

Scale/Era: N Scale
Model Type: Freight Cars


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6245879.

Trainz Product Id: 11983722