BNSF 40' GATX HOPPER B

AIRSLIDE HOPPER

ROAD NUMBER: #400394

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, starch, plastic pellets, cement, powdered chemicals and carbon black.

Features Include:

True 1/4" scale dimensions and details
Realistic see-through roof walks and brake wheel platform
Separately-applied grab irons and brake line details
Sprung die-cast 70-ton roller-bearing or Bettendorf trucks (depending on the road name)
Opening hatches
Minimum diameter curve (3-rail): O-27
Die-cast articulated couplers (3-rail)

IMAGE SHOWN IS A REPRESENTATION. THE ACTUAL ROAD NUMBER IS IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS! NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3.