New Announcement - Bluford Shops N 3-Bay Offset-Side Hopper Cars
"70 ton 3-bay offset side hopper cars first appeared in the late '20s and by the late '30s had become an AAR standard design with cars delivered from a number of builders in large quantities. The last of these cars were delivered in the late-'60s and many remained in service through the '80s.
These ready-to-run models feature: diecast slope sheet-hopper bay-center sill assembly; injection molded plastic sides, ends, and hopper doors; fully molded brake tank, valve and air lines; slope sheet braces; separately molded vertical brake rod and lever assembly; body mounted brake hose detail; “coal” load except as marked; body mounted magnetically operating couplers; close coupling; friction bearing or roller bearing trucks as appropriate for each road name. All road names are produced in multiple road numbers.
Pre-orders will remain open at least through June 6. Delivery is expected in the second quarter of 2023."
We have listed the CN and ONT cars here for pre-order. See here for full details of the release.
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