3003154 PEABODY COAL 2-BAY OFFSET HOPPER-O QuickBooks injection-molded body •Painted and printed

injection-molded body •Painted and printed for realistic decoration •Minimum radius: 15"

In the summer of 1941

Based on early production units with EMD Spartan (standard) cabs

Perfect for use with other Cornerstone Series kits

NOTE:  If the car is available in different road numbers

3003154 PEABODY COAL 2-BAY OFFSET HOPPER-O QuickBooks injection-molded body •Painted and printedThe Association of American Railroads (AAR) developed a standard design for 50 ton and 70 ton twin offset open hopper cars starting in the late 1920s. The design was modified in the mid 1930s, and through 1960 over 127,000 cars had been built to AAR specifications. Eastern coal carriers amassed the largest fleets however, the twin offset hopper design was not limited to coal service, with ore and aggregates also being hauled. They could also be found