Atlas Master N 50007003 PS-2750 Hopper Great Northern GN #70040

In the 1950s Pullman-Standard began offering new standard designs for their coal hoppers. One of these was the 70-ton three bay coal hopper with a rated volume of 2,750 cubic feet. The carbody had sixteen side posts and was available with and without heap shields. Later an 80-ton version was offered using the same length frame but having a taller body with a rated volume of 2,960 cubic feet.  The cars were built from 1954-1960 (2750 cf) and 1964-1971 (2960 cf).

Features:

• Fifteen Panels
• Sixteen Side Posts
• Die-cast hopper and center sill construction
• Late 20th century prototype (New cars were built from 1954-1971)
• Optional heap shields
• Friction- or roller-bearing trucks
• Pullman-Standard Design
• Over 16,000 cars built