Atlas Trainman 20007717 HO Scale Aluminum Coal Gondola First Union FURX 960070 RC12 The inner and outer U-joints

The inner and outer U-joints are lubricated and sealed by a rubber boot for maximum protection against the elements

Full interior detailing

10th Edition features more than 500 fascinating train rides

Accurate paint and decoration

Atlas Trainman 20007717 HO Scale Aluminum Coal Gondola First Union FURX 960070 RC12 The inner and outer U-jointsAtlas Trainman 20007717 HO Scale Aluminum Coal Gondola First Union FURX 960070 Transporting coal on the railways has been around as long as the railways. Two major types of cars emerged for hauling coal; hoppers and gondolas. The earlier cars were made of wood, then steel, and later aluminum. The lighter weight of aluminum allows greater lading and cubic foot capacities ideal for bulk minerals transport. By the 1980s, both coal hoppers and coal