Author Topic: Atlas shorty 'beer can' tank cars (Read 199 times)

Iain · « **on:** May 20, 2026, 04:07:48 PM »

Is there a prototype(ish) for these cars? When were they introduced, and what did they haul?

Mark5 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2026, 05:30:22 PM »

I believe the Atlas model is based on the GATX 10,000 gallon version - discussed quite a bit here:

https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=59916.msg825746#msg825746

Ed Kapuscinski · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2026, 02:36:35 PM »

I think I said it before, but I think tank cars of that era are so fascinating. An otherwise modern design rolling on... plain bearing trucks.