The Coal Ramp No. 456 came with a No. 3456 Norfolk & Western Hopper Car that was designed to work with this accessory. Once this car was pushed up the ramp and was coupled at the top to hold it in this location, the coal could be dumped out of it remotely with the use of the No. 456C Controller. Included was a No. 456-5 envelope that contained mounting screws to hold an adjoining track at the bottom of the ramp.

First available in 1950, it is of all metal construction, with the exception of the RED light cover and the MAROON bin. For the first three years this coal ramp was a DARK GRAY color. Those units that were produced between 1953 and 1955 are a LIGHT GRAY color (B Variation).

This accessory could be used in conjunction with the No. 397 Coal Loader to create continuous operation.

Dimensions: 35 inches long, 3-3/16 inches wide, and 6-3/16 inches high.