HO Atlas Master PORTEC 3000 Covered Hopper Norfolk & Western #180026
Add authentic freight operations to your HO scale model railroad with this highly detailed Atlas Master PORTEC 3000 Covered Hopper. This ready-to-run model represents Norfolk & Western car #180026 and features the exceptional quality and accuracy that Atlas Master Line is known for.
Key Features:
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Ready to Run: No assembly required - runs right out of the box on HO scale track
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Injection Molded Plastic: Durable construction with precision detail
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Fine Scale Detail: Many separately applied parts for maximum realism
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Prototype Accuracy: 2 body and roofwalk variations to accurately match the prototype
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2 Styles of Vibrator Brackets: Authentic detail variations
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Highly Detailed End Cages and Brake Gear: Crisp molding captures intricate prototype details
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100-Ton Trucks: Heavy-duty trucks with free-rolling metal wheels for smooth operation
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Metal Knuckle Couplers: Body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers at correct height
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Etched Metal Roofwalks and End Platforms: Authentic see-through metal details add prototypical appearance
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Crisp Painting and Printing: Factory-applied Norfolk & Western livery with sharp, prototypical markings
Specifications:
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Prototype: PORTEC 3000 Covered Hopper
- Road Name: Norfolk & Western
- Road Number: #180026
- Item Number: 20007699
- Manufacturer: Atlas Trains
- Construction: Ready-to-Run
- Material: Injection molded plastic with metal details
Prototype Information:
Built between 1979 and 1984, the PORTEC 3000 Covered 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 cars in quantity. The PORTEC 3000 proved to be a very reliable design, and many are still in service today hauling essential materials across North America.
Perfect For:
- Freight train operations on HO scale layouts
- Unit train consists hauling bulk commodities
- Transition era and modern railroad modeling (1979-present)
- Norfolk & Western and successor railroad operations
- Collectors of Atlas Master Line rolling stock
- Modelers seeking highly detailed ready-to-run equipment
Complementary Products:
Enhance your freight operations with our selection of HO Scale Hopper Cars, HO Scale Rolling Stock, and HO Scale Freight Cars. Build realistic unit trains or mixed freight consists with our extensive collection of HO scale models. Pair with HO Scale Locomotives to power your freight operations.
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Note: This is a scale model intended for hobbyists and collectors ages 14 and up. Not a toy.
