The Copper State Railway (CSR) is a proto-freelance railroad operating on existing and fictional rail lines, serving customers throughout the state of Arizona. These cars are offered as an official release using authentic colors and artwork.

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

The 2-bay covered hopper first entered service in the 1950s. The cars handle loads such as cement, sand and similar denser bulk commodities. In the 1960s, American Car and Foundry introduced the Centerflow design. The car’s rounded body provided structural strength without the added weight of bracing, as well as making gravity unloading easier. This 2-bay car came in a 2,970-970-cubic foot capacity.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Round or trough hatches
• Photo-etched metal roof walk
• Separately applied wire grab irons, stirrup steps and brake wheel
• Detailed outlets
• Separate brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake
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• Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours
• Weighted for optimum performance
• Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
• Highly-detailed, injection-molded body
• Painted and printed for realistic decoration
• Minimum radius: 18”

LEGENDARY LIVERIES

What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”

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