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! Click on the photos to make them larger Airslide Hoppers These Airslide Hoppers that were imported by River Raisin Models in 1988. I added draft gear, and cut levers. 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 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 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 The H32 was imported at the same time as the H30 by River Raisin Models. My friend Gus painted this car as well. 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 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 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 All photos and content © Lanes Trains 2005-2011