Description
N Micro-Trains MTL 09800131 UP Union Pacific 50′ Airslide Covered Hopper #20580
Micro-Trains Line 50th Anniversary
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- Cosmetic Condition: C-10 Mint-Brand New
- UPC: 695140078172
- MPN: 09800131
- Paint: Factory Painted
- Couplers: MTL Knuckle Couplers
- Trucks & Wheels: Plastic Trucks / Plastic Wheels
- Build Date: 1970s
- Packaging: Original Case
- Paperwork: None
These 4180 cu. ft. Airslide hoppers with Barber Roller Bearing trucks were built in 1973. With a special epoxy lining, these cars were specifically designed for use with fine-grained commodities, like powdered sugar, that could settle en-route making unloading difficult. Union Pacific is now exclusively a freight railroad with over 32,000 miles of track, but prior to 1971, UP also operated numerous passenger trains and services.