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70-Ton Offset-Side 3-Bay Hopper w/Load Single Car - Ready to Run
Bangor & Aroostook
Walthers Part # 188-73031, p. 68 Walthers 2011 N&Z Scale Reference
N scale, $17.95, sold out at Walthers
First appearing in the late 1920s, offset side hopper became an AAR
standard design by the late 30s with cars delivered from a number of
builders. The last cars were delivered in the mid-60s and many remained in
service through the 1980s.
Ready to run car features die cast slope sheet hopper bay center sill,
injection-molded plastic sides, ends and hopper doors, fully molded brake
an valve and air lines, slope sheet braces, separately molded vertical
brake rod and lever assembly, body-mounted brake hose detail, coal load,
magnetic knuckle couplers and friction bearing or roller bearing trucks as
appropriate to roadname.
ATSF
ATSF 2 pkg
ATSF 3 pkg
ATSF 6 pkg
D&H
D&H 2 pkg
D&H 3 pkg
CB&Q
CB&Q 2 pkg
CB&Q 3 pkg
RI
RI 2 pkg
RI 3 pkg
Mon
Mon 2 pkg
Mon 3 pkg