Walthers 9107364 59ft Cylindrical Hopper
Moving grain and a variety of other bulk loads, these colorful WalthersMainline models of the popular 59' Cylindrical Hopper make it easy to model a complete unit train! Introduced in 1972 to handle grain and potash, the cars are based on prototypes built by National Steel Car with a capacity of 4550 cubic feet of cargo. They've worn a wide range of colorful paint and lettering schemes over the years, 59' Cylindrical Hoppers can still be found all across North America today.
Model: Canadian National #376584 (Brown, White; Yellow Conspicuity Marks, Website)
Features:
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Limited Edition - one time run of these roadnumbers!
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Model of a National Steel Car 4550 cubic foot car
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Fully assembled, ready to run
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Thousands used in North American grain and potash service from 1972 to the present
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Trough or round loading hatches as appropriate
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Four different car numbers for each roadname
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See-through running boards
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Detailed brake gear, roof hatches and end ladders
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Correct 36" turned-metal wheelsets
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Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers