Atlas Trainman 1100 HO Scale PS-2 2 Bay Covered Hopper Pennsylvania PRR 3 Pack - NOS Roadname_QUAX The fish belly frame provided

The fish belly frame provided an optimal distribution of tension and compression forces from the center of the car to the bolsters

they transported personnel and cargo off-road

which also developed an anti-tank version that was simple and cost-effective to produce

Losi LOS43038 Front 5 Spoke 54x26mm Wheel and Tire

Atlas Trainman 1100 HO Scale PS-2 2 Bay Covered Hopper Pennsylvania PRR 3 Pack - NOS Roadname_QUAX The fish belly frame providedAtlas Trainman 1100 HO Scale PS 2 2 Bay Covered Hopper Pennsylvania PRR 3 Pack NOS (New Old Stock) Covered hoppers are a relatively new car family. The AAR considered these special cars until the 1980s when they finally got their own car type code category. These early covered hopper designs were built primarily for more efficient cement loading and unloading (previously cement was bagged and placed in box cars). This two bay covered hopper car design