A Limited Edition HO-Scale Atlas 51'6" Bulkhead Flatcar painted for freelance model railroad Superior Transfer!
A hidden gem in the world of freelance model railroading is Jim Abbott's Superior Transfer. Mr. Abbott also owns decal company Highball Graphics which has available a number of excellent prototype and freelance model railroad products!
As the demand for wood products in New England is strong, these bulkhead flats are just the ticket to serve the logging companies shipping in the region. With a black base color and yellow ends, this car blends well into the fleets of existing bulkhead flats in wood and paper product service across the US.
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About the Prototype:
Between 1973 and 1977 a series of bulkhead flat cars with similar dimensions and characteristics were built for the BCOL, CN and DW&P. The Canadian roads had a variety of bulkhead flat car designs for a variety of services, particularly for use in pulpwood and lumber ser- vice. Many of these cars can still be seen today with secondary owners. Some are still used in their original roles in pulpwood and lumber service. While others now haul miscellaneous cargo such as steel I-beams, sheet metal and rebar.
The Atlas 51'6" Bulkhead Flatcar features:
- Fully-assembled
- Multiple road numbers
- Prototypically correct ends and undercarriage
- Metal couplers
- Finely detailed 70-ton roller bearing trucks
- Crisp decoration
- Separately applied side and end ladders