Ho Atlas Master PORTEC 3000 Covered Hopper Chicago Freight Car Leasing [CRDX] #720001 - 20007689

Atlas Master PORTEC 3000 Covered Hopper - Chicago Freight Car Leasing [CRDX] #720001

This highly detailed HO scale covered hopper car is perfect for modelers looking to add authentic freight rolling stock to their layout. The PORTEC 3000 design represents a reliable workhorse that hauled heavy bulk commodities across North America.

Features:

• Ready to run - no assembly required
• Injection molded plastic construction for durability
• Fine scale detail with many separately applied parts
• 2 Body and roofwalk variations to accurately match the prototype
• 2 styles of vibrator brackets for authentic detailing
• Highly detailed end cages and brake gear
• 100 Ton Trucks for realistic operation
• Metal Couplers for secure connections
• Etched metal roofwalks and end platforms
• Crisp painting and printing with accurate road markings

Prototype Information

Built between 1979 and 1984, the Portec 3000 Hopper was designed to haul heavy bulk commodities such as sand, cement, salt and grain. Boston & Maine was one of the first railroads to purchase these in quantity. The Portec 3000 proved to be a very reliable design, and many are still in service today hauling essential materials across the rail network.

This model represents a car leased by Chicago Freight Car Leasing Company (CRDX), one of the major freight car leasing companies serving North American railroads.

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