Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is July 7th, 2026
After closing, you may still place a pre-order and we will attempt to acquire one for you.
Estimated Delivery Date Is: March 2027
Product Information:
Bluford Shops is announcing a new group of runs on our N scale USRA 30’6” 2-Bay Hopper. These ready-to-run cars feature: die cast slope sheet-hopper bay-center sill assembly; injection molded plastic sides, ends, and hopper doors; fully molded brake tank, valve and air lines; coal load; lever-style hand brake; body mounted magnetically operating knuckle couplers; close coupling; and metal wheels.
Chicago & Eastern Illinois had acquired these hoppers from a secondhand dealer in 1940 (they were previously owned by New Jersey Public Service.) This is the second C&EI paint scheme applied to this batch. Notice the tiny reporting marks which fly in the face of AAR recommendations but were common on the C&EI. These cars will be available in 6 road numbers