40' Offset Side Ballast Hopper

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Fergmiester

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February 2004
From: Out on the Briny Ocean Tossed
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40' Offset Side Ballast Hopper

Posted by Fergmiester on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 5:45 PM

I'm looking for 40' Offset Side Ballast Hoppers, preferably undecorated. Is there anyone else beside Roundhouse that manufacture these cars? I'm having a problem of sourcing them.

Regards

Fergie

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959

If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007

orsonroy

Member since
March 2002
From: Elgin, IL
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Posted by orsonroy on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 10:03 PM

Atlas now has Hart convertable ballast cars:

http://www.atlasrr.com/Images/HOFreightCars/ho70tonhart/Hart-CW.jpg

Stock number 1150 for the undecs (they're works of art!)

Ray Breyer

Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943

Fergmiester

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February 2004
From: Out on the Briny Ocean Tossed
4,236 posts

Posted by Fergmiester on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 5:33 AM

Thanks Ray

It wasn't what I had in mind as the price was more than I originally budgeted for (Looking for six). However you're right, this is an excellent and well crafted piece. and when you think about it, If I was to buy bottom end by the time I retro-fit the couplers and wheels The difference in price is minimal.

Regards

Fergie

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959

If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007

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