Athearn 81598 HO Scale BethGon Coalporter Conrail CR 5 Pack #1 HOC Standard high short hood

Standard high short hood

2-cylinder and articulated settings plus new 3-cylinder exhaust chuffs

number boards

were refurbished again and re-named for two retired members of the Steam Team

Athearn 81598 HO Scale BethGon Coalporter Conrail CR 5 Pack #1 HOC Standard high short hoodAthearn 81598 HO Scale BethGon Coalporter Conrail CR 5 Pack #1 The Coalporter was developed in an effort to create a higher capacity, more efficient coal car. Built by Bethlehem Steels Johnstown American Corporation, the BethGon features all aluminum construction and a unique trough style bottom for added carrying capacity. This Bathtub design increased the cubic capacity of the car and gave the added advantage of a lower center of gravity for better