These models were first introduced by Walthers back in the 1990's. In 2018, Atlas acquired the tooling for this car (among others) and re-released it as part of their "Master" line in 2019.
Here's what Walthers had to say about them -
Classified as both gondolas and flat cars, coil cars feature a "V" shaped cradle in place of the usual floor. Adjustable retainers hold the containers in place and a cushion underframe helps to prevent end-to-end load shifting. Removeable hoods protect loads from the weather. These models are based on the latest design with round hoods (on order with several railroads). The models feature die-cast metal bodies and round hoods.
Here's what Atlas has to say about them -
In the early 1960s, Evans Products saw a need for specialized cars to transport coiled steel. The existing cars at the time were often 70-ton specially equipped mill gondolas. The new commodity-specific coil-steel car were built with a 100-ton capacity using a trough frame and body. The early designs were refined during the 1960s and eventually Evans adopted a 48-foot length as standard. Production lasted well into the 1970s. The Atlas 48-foot coil steel car is based on the Evans design of 1967 as well as being a close stand-in for the 1970s cars.
Atlas Features -
- Die-cast body
- Crisp painting and lettering
- Two removable rounded hoods with stacking frames
- Detailed wood lined trough floor