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I have found that the opening hatches on covered hoppers to be very annoying, especially when I am painting the cars. I solder them shut on my cars. There is nothing in there to see anyway!

 

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Airslide Hoppers

 

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These Airslide Hoppers that were imported by River Raisin Models in 1988. I added draft gear, and cut levers.

 

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When I learned that the PRR had the 1965 Airslide I searched for a paint scheme for my second car. I found that the B&O had 10 of the 1954 Airslide hoppers. While there are no known photos of it, I have been told by B&O freight car Guru Chris Barkan that I am probably close to being correct with my car.

 

PRR H30

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This H30 was imported by River Raisin Models in 1989. This car was painted by my good friend Gus Minardi just before I started painting my own cars.

 

PRR H30a

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I modeled this car after PRR Builders Photo E20553. But I do not have the same trucks as the car in the photo. I added Trust Plates to this model.

 

PRR H32

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The H32 was imported at the same time as the H30 by River Raisin Models. My friend Gus painted this car as well.

 

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This car has an interesting history. It was damaged when I bought it. A large unfriendly object was dropped on the roof caving it in somewhat. I unsoldered the roof, took it off, straightened everything out, and reattached it. I added draft gear and Trust Plates to this model.

 

B&O N34 Wagontop Hopper

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River Raisin imported the B&O N34 hopper in July 1993. I added the draft gear and cut levers to both cars

 

N&W ACF Hopper

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This car was made by Overland in the late 1980s. It is the only brass car I painted for myself that may be less then accurate. I am not sure if N&W had a car like this with the notched center. I had the car and the decals. You can see what I did with them.

 

 

Updated 11-29-08

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