{"product_id":"atlas-20008450-ho-articulated-bulk-carrier-with-6-waste-containers-heritage-environmental-hesx-9970","title":"Atlas 20008450 HO Articulated Bulk Carrier with 6 Waste Containers — Heritage Environmental (HESX) #9970","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order\u003c\/strong\u003e — ETA first quarter 2027. A 25% deposit is charged when you order; the balance is due when the item arrives and is ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArticulated bulk carriers came into their own in the late 20th century, when many New York City-area landfills closed and municipal waste had to move out by rail. The car is essentially a long flat car with a pivot in the middle and a third truck under the joint, so it can work tight curves and narrow industrial spurs where a conventional long flat would overhang — and the extra truck spreads the weight so it can carry more containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtlas's all-new Master Line HO model is Heritage Environmental Services (HESX) #9970 with a black carrier, loaded with six dark blue containers — Heritage Environmental Services HESU 48417, 48420 and 48565 plus Seaport Containers ESDU 1020, 1025 and 1033.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal carrier body with brake pipe detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100-ton trucks and metal couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix 20' sealed waste containers included, with removable tops, tarp-top detail, fine chain detail and stacking capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrier approx. 12\" long over the couplers; each container approx. 2-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67567488532662,"sku":"150-20008450","price":142.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/atlas-ho-bulk-carrier-hesx-esdu.jpg?v=1790898779","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/atlas-20008450-ho-articulated-bulk-carrier-with-6-waste-containers-heritage-environmental-hesx-9970","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}