Atlas O 66926 – Sanding Tower “Santa Fe”

Introduction Announced Date: April 2023 Released Date: Jan 2025 Individually Boxed: No – 4 to a case Road Name: Santa Fe Product Line:Atlas O Scale: O Scale Features: All-Metal Construction Fully Assembled Fully Painted Overview: This all-metal O Scale trackside accessory is a great addition for any model railroad featuring steam or diesel motive power pulling long strings of cars. While the accessory doesnt operate, real-life locomotives needed added tractive effort to tackle grades or slippery track brought on by weather conditions. Locomotives sprayed sand down onto the rails directly in front of the drive wheels. The gritty texture provided increased traction and the sanding towers were conveniently located in areas where traction problems occurred and were just as important as the coal and water towers found throughout the railroads lines during the steam era.