Atlas O 3001788 - Master - 73' Center Divider Flat Car "BNSF"

• Road Name: BNSF
• Road Number: 562678, 562712, 562746, 562773 
• Product Line: Master
• Scale: O Scale
• System: 3-Rail

Features:

• Die-cast construction with etched metal and ABS details
• Separately applied brake system details
• Accurate painting and lettering
• Die-cast couplers with added trainline details (3-rail)
  
• Removable lumber load included
  
• Overall length: 18 3/4”
• Minimum diameter curve: O-54 (3-rail)
  
• Era: Mid-80s to Present dependent upon paint scheme selections

Overview:

The 73-foot center divider flat car, often referred to as a “center beam” flat car, is a type of railcar widely used in the transportation of construction materials, especially lumber, plywood, wallboard, and other building products. These flat cars are specifically designed for carrying large, bulky, and long items that require support during transit. Production of these cars began in 1986 and is still widely used to this day.