The ATLAS 20006926 70 Ton Open Hopper in HO Scale, Reading #59058 in black and white, is a classic. The picture might show a different road number. This well - known hopper has been an industry staple on many railroads since the 1930s. Adopted by the AAR as a recommended design, it lost popularity by the mid - 1950s. It offered more capacity than flat - sided cars, but the original open hoppers had issues with acidic coal corroding the joints, leading to expensive rebuilds. Key features include true - scale dimensions with accurate details, weighted and detailed underframes, AccuMate® Knuckle Couplers, trucks with free - rolling metal wheels, accurate painting and lettering, and a removable coal load. The AccuMate® couplers are licensed from AccuRail, Inc.

Using this ATLAS open hopper is easy. You can place it on your HO - scale railroad track just like any other car. When you want to add a bit of realism, you can put the removable coal load inside. Make sure to handle it gently to avoid damaging the accurate details and painting. For maintenance, keep it clean from dust. You can use a soft brush to clean the underframes and wheels. If you need to replace the couplers, be careful as they are precision parts. Always refer to the AccuRail, Inc. guidelines for any coupler - related work. And remember, avoid exposing it to excessive moisture as it can cause corrosion, just like the real - life open hoppers had problems with acidic coal.