Atlas #50004897 PS 2750 Triple Hopper - Alaska RR #14402

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 2750 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 2960 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 16000 cars built