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New covered hoppers (HO)

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Posted by cacole on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 9:20 AM
Check the selection offered by Accurail. They seem to have quite an assortment of covered hoppers available. Pacific Western Rail Systems also offers custom decorated InterMountain covered hoppers in 3-packs in both HO and N.

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Posted by dknelson on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 7:58 AM
I'd like to see more covered hoppers from the 1950s (when they were more used for cement or sand than grain)
Dave Nelson
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Posted by wp8thsub on Monday, October 13, 2003 11:25 PM
Some protptypes aren't represented in any form that I know of, such as the numberous cars WP purchased from Magor Car. The boxcar situation for the late '60s+ eras is getting much better but we still have a dearth of nice hoppers (covered or open). For my late '70s - early -80s time frame, I'm limited to a few models such as the P2K PS-2, Atlas and IM ACF cars, and IM's Trinity car that have reasonably fine end detailing. Maybe somebody could offer etched brass kits for end brace/grab iron assemblies that could be grafted onto Athearn or MDC bodies?

Rob Spangler

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New covered hoppers (HO)
Posted by electromotive on Monday, October 13, 2003 9:35 PM
Though there have been a number of current covered hoppers released by IM.
, Atlas, Athearn,& Walthers we need more new units...Trinity, ACF, etc. have many types not out in HO..
How about some suggestions for these manuf's???

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