Description

This is MTH 80-97017 HO 55-Ton Steel Twin Hopper, N&W #22044. USRA 55-ton steel twin hopper car – Norfolk & Western. When America’s railroads were nationalized during World War I, the United States Railroad Administration created 12 standard locomotive designs – including the USRA Mikado shown elsewhere in this catalog – and 5 standardized freight cars. One of the most enduring car designs was the 55-ton all-steel hopper, of which 22,000 cars were delivered by the USRA to 23 railroads. After the war, the American Railroad Association adopted the design as its standard practice, and near-clones were built by the tens of thousands – the majority of which worked long enough to help win the next World War and contribute to the prosperity that followed.

First debuting in 2009, this M.T.H. model is an accurate recreation of the USRA hopper that was seen throughout the country for decades, in the liveries of five railroads that received original government allotments.

Its key features are:
Intricately detailed durable ABS body
Metal wheels and axles
Decorative brake wheels
Separate metal handrails
1:87 scale dimensions
Kadee couplers
Detailed undercarriage
Detailed 4-wheel metal trucks
Unit measures: 4 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/2
Operates on 18 radius curves

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Overall condition is Like New.

Condition: Like New (C-8)
Operational Status: Not Applicable
Original Box: Yes (P-6)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 80-97017
Road Name: Norfolk & Western (NW)

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Freight Cars

The Trainz SKU for this item is 6372391.

Trainz Product Id: 11643247