Coal hauling has become a very significant revenue generator for North American railroads. Whether these cars are railroad or utility owned, mile-long 110 car unit-trains can be seen on all major and some branch lines. Older coal cars are being re-built and newer, lighter aluminum cars are being added each month.
The majority of these 48' Modern Unit Train Coal Gondolas cars are manufactured by Johnstown America Corporation? (formerly Bethlehem Steel Car Company) under the trade name of Coalporter. Production started in 1982 and these cars ended production around 2010 as a decline in the coal market reduced need for the cars.
Intermountain Railway Co of Longmont CO is proud to release the 14 panel coal porter once again in 12 paint schemes! These cars are perfect for any midwest, eastern or western modeler (including Canadian modelers!)
Many of these cars carry coal out of Wyomings Powder River Basin located about 5 hours north of Wahsatch Model Trains! Our team has caught many of these cars ourself on camera on trips to the coal basin!
All cars feature:
Crisp printing detail
Metal wheels
Kadee couplers
Interior braces
Brake detail
Hand grab detail
sturdy box for transport
NO COAL LOAD IS INCLUDE!
*These cars may take up to 2 weeks to ship* *Please email us if you have any questions*