I am wondering if anyone has any info on these elusive cars. I know they were similar to the stardard USRA twin hopper, and used at the Ford Rouge Complex from 1910s-1950s. Specifically, I am looking for roster numbers, specs, and things of that nature. Thanks in advance. I might try to post this in the Classic Trains Forum as well.
-Alex Warshal
My Layout Photos- http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/ajwarshal/library/
Is this what you are looking for?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Ho-Scale-Branchline-Trains-Ford-2-Bay-Hopper-Kits-/261898436238?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfa5cfe8e
Good hunting
Bob
Don't Ever Give Up
According to the January 1938 ORER, those cars were numbered 1600-2299, and there were 693 of them still in-service in July of 1937.Here are the specs:
Inside length:30'5"Inside width: 9'4"Inside height:7'5"
Outside length: 31'11"Outside width at eaves: 10'2"Extreme width: 10'4"
Height from rail to extreme width: 10'5"Height from rail to eaves: 10'9"Height from rail to extreme height" 10'9"
Capacity cubic feet: 1880Capacity pounds: 110,000
Wayne
I got mine from www.taplines.net
Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where there's a listing for ORERs available on CD. Click on the heading "Equipment Registers on CD", as there are more than the four specific ones shown. Prices vary somewhat, but it's a useful tool for answer rolling stock questions pertaining to various modelling eras.