3004199 ELGIN JOLIET & EASTERN 42' COIL STEEL CAR 2-RAIL-O QuickBooks the diesel engine M4A2

the diesel engine M4A2

Damage Control Lighted Boxcar

Image shows assembled and painted "WATERLINE"  kit

transparent red and clear with chrome plated parts and soft black tires

3004199 ELGIN JOLIET & EASTERN 42' COIL STEEL CAR 2-RAIL-O QuickBooks the diesel engine M4A2The increased volume of coiled steel transportation gave rise to a new purpose built freight car. Previously rolls of coiled steel had generally traveled in specially equipped gondola cars. In the 1960s a lighter type of car emerged specifically for hauling coils of steel in an integral trough. The car type gained popularity and eventually over 17,000 cars were built. Atlas model replicates a 42 design with a distinctive fish belly side sill. NOTE: