Category: Freight
ACF 3-Bay Hopper
About the ACF 3-Bay Hopper: Covered hoppers are designed for carrying dry bulk loads, varying from grain to products such as sand and clay. The cover protects the loads from the weather. Similar to an open hopper car, covered hoppers tend to contain 2, 3 or 4 separated bays. Each of these can be loaded […]
Bethgon Coalporter
About the Bethgon Coalporter: This was AZL’s first injection molded freight car release. The initial road names were Conrail, CSX and NS. The cars come four to a package with AZL’s roller bearing trucks, blackened metal wheels and AZL AutoLatch™ couplers. AZL AutoLatch™ couplers are compatible with MTL’s couplers. The wheels are blackened. An simulated […]
89′ Tri-level Autorack
About the Tri-Level Autorack: Once the railroads became the primary long-distance transporter of completed automobiles, they offered one of few commodities where the industry has been able to overcome trucking in competition. Using the enclosed tri-level autoracks, they were able to provide both lower costs and greater protection from in-transit damage (such as that which […]
89′ Bi-level Autorack
About the 89′ Bi-level Autorack: An autorack, also known as an auto carrier, is a specialized piece of railroad rolling stock used to transport automobiles and light trucks, generally from factories to automotive distributors. Amtrak® also uses them in its Auto Train, which carries passengers and their vehicles. In late 1957, Canadian National Railroad (CN) […]
Waffle Gondola
About the Waffle Gondola: 2420 cu ft Waffle Side Gondolas. These cars feature intricate pad on printing, AZL roller bearing trucks, and separately applied photo etched placards when applicable. AZL Model Details: AZL AutoLatch™ couplers Blackened metal wheels Model Photos: AZL Waffle Gondola: Additional Manufacturer Notes:
