Panel Side Hoppers
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Our panel side hopper is modeled after the Union Metal Products Co. pressed steel panel sides with separate stakes used for NYC on lot 387-H USRA hoppers, rebuilt at the Central Avis, PA shops in 1933. This increased the cubic feet from the 1880 cu. ft. of the as built car to 1942 cu. ft. Eventually, over 1500 cars were rebuilt by the NYC with panel sides Several railroads rebuilt both 2 and 3 bay hoppers using panel sides. Some, such as the PRR and NH only rebuilt one car. Other railroads, like the Wabash, Frisco and CN rebuilt thousands of cars with these distinctive sides.
Made of ABS injection molded plastic with wood grain, details include formed metal handgrabs, Celcon® axle bearings, die-cast sprung metal trucks, complete AB brake system and opening hopper bay doors. Cars come complete with AF compatible wheels and AF compatible operating couplers. Code 110 wheel sets are included for conversion to scale operation. Cars are cored to accept a KD802 coupler. Blue Mountain Hobbies coal loads are available to give your hopper that "full" look. The loads are on foam backing and can easily be inserted or removed.
Most cars are available both as a single car and as a three-car
boxed set, with all cars numbered differently.
| Only $49.95, or $99.95 for the 3 car set! |
