Description
This is Bachmann 18731 HO W&LE 100T Hopper. Wheeling & Lake Erie, Beth Steel 100 ton 3 bay hopper. A hopper car is a type of railroad freight car used to transport loose bulk commodities such as coal, ore, grain, and track ballast. This type of car is distinguished from a gondola car in that it has opening doors on the underside or on the sides to discharge its cargo. The development of the hopper car went along with the development of automated handling of such commodities, with automated loading and unloading facilities. Its key features are: Fully assembled model Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours Body mounted EZ Mate couplers Non-magnetic blackened brass axles with needle point bearing Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Bachmann
Model Number: 18731
Road Name: Wheeling & Lake Erie (WE)
MSRP: $34.00
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Freight Cars
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11970204.
Trainz Product Id: 11970204
