Atlas 50004881 42' Coil Steel Car IHB - Indiana Harbor Belt #166601 (Ex-NS, red, gray) N Scale

The Atlas 50004881 42' Coil Steel Car in N Scale is a great addition for model train enthusiasts. It represents the Indiana Harbor Belt #166601, which was formerly part of the NS, with a red and gray color scheme. Note that the picture might show a different road number. As the transportation of coiled steel increased, a new type of freight car was developed. Before, coiled - steel rolls usually traveled in specially equipped gondola cars. In the 1960s, a lighter car emerged for hauling steel coils in an integral trough. This car type became very popular, and over 17,000 were built. Atlas' model replicates a 42' design with a unique fishbelly side sill. It features crisp painting and lettering, see - through walks, a removable hood, and detailed inside floor work.

Using this Atlas N scale coil steel car is easy. Just place it on your model train track like you would with other cars in your collection. It's a great way to add realism to your N scale train setup. When handling the car, be gentle, especially when removing the hood. Avoid dropping or applying too much pressure on the see - through walks as they can break easily. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to gently clean the car's body, the painting, and the lettering. This will help keep it looking new for a long time. If there's any dust inside the car, you can use a small, soft brush to carefully clean the floor and other details.