Athearn RTR 1570 HO Scale 40' 4-Bay Offset Hopper W/Load Santa Fe ATSF 4-Pack #1 Theme_Architecture the most radical freight car

the most radical freight car designs employed the extreme height clearances offered by Plate F car designs

Excellent surface treatment

21 different types of track to choose from

This special track adds magic to your layout using technology that triggers the track to light up wherever the train runs over it

The all-inclusive kit replaces all the standard hardware on your Sledge with stainless steel hardware for long-lasting performance in wet conditions

Athearn RTR 1570 HO Scale 40' 4-Bay Offset Hopper W/Load Santa Fe ATSF 4-Pack #1 Theme_Architecture the most radical freight carAthearn RTR 1570 HO Scale 40' 4 Bay Offset Hopper W Load Santa Fe ATSF 4 Pack #1 The development of the hopper car went along with the development of automated handling of such commodities, with automated loading and unloading facilities. Open hopper cars are used for commodities such as coal, which can suffer exposure with less detrimental effect. Hopper cars have been used by railways worldwide whenever automated cargo handling has been desired.