Atlas 20007457 HO Scale 42' Coil Car Mitsui Rail Capital MBKX 250114 (Ex-CSX Patch) Roadname_NM Railrunner In the late 1970s

In the late 1970s

Bethgon Coalporters could transport 44

11 pieces of photo etched frets for handrails

Tread F: 56

Atlas 20007457 HO Scale 42' Coil Car Mitsui Rail Capital MBKX 250114 (Ex-CSX Patch) Roadname_NM Railrunner In the late 1970sAtlas 20007457 HO Scale 42' Coil Car Mitsui Rail Capital MBKX 250114 (Ex CSX Patch) The increased volume of coiled steel transportation gave rise to a new purpose built freight car. Previously rolls of coiled steel had generally traveled in specially equipped gondola cars. In the 1960s a lighter type of car emerged specifically for hauling coils of steel in an integral trough. The car type gained popularity and eventually over 17,000 cars were built.