What freight equipment is left that is so distinctly modern it must be made in Traditional O Gauge proportions, immediately.
My choice are the 3-Bay High-Sided Hoppers.
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| | 4191 CUBIC FOOT COVERED HOPPER
Available from TrinityRail is a car optimized for soda ash service. This 286,000 lb. gross rail load, three hopper car has a capacity of 4,191 cubic feet. The standard car has six 30-inch diameter roof hatches and three 30-inch by 30-inch discharge outlets. |
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| | 5161 CUBIC FOOT COVERED HOPPER
TrinityRail offers several covered hopper designs, including a standard 5,161 cubic foot car. This high capacity, through sill car is designed for the efficient shipment of grain products, sugar and dry chemical products. This 286,000 lb. gross rail load covered hopper has standard 24-inch continuous trough hatch and standard 30-inch by 30-inch discharge outlets. A wide assortment of options is available including a variety of hatch and gate configurations as well as interior lining if required. |
AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES
T5200 Through-Sill Covered Hoppers
These are all similar cars. The shortest 4,191 Cu. Ft. Capy. version can be reduced to S Scale Length and Height to match the proportions of Traditional O Gauge Cars and operate on O-27 curves. The paint schemes from the longer cars can then be applied to the short hoppers.
These 3-Bay Covered Hoppers are so distinct that they have to be produced immediately for the operator who is into the recent railroad scene.
Industrial Rail and Williams by Bachmann are two companies that could use a distinctly modern freight car.
Andrew Falconer