Trains*Lionel 6-27131 Conrail 3-Bay Open Hopper – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

Since the 1960s, high capacity 3-bay open-top hoppers have been a common sight on the railroads. Used initially in dedicated unit coal train service, these cars were also used for sand, stone, ore, scrap metal, and other services. The basic design, originally built and tested by Pennsylvania, Norfolk & Western, and Chesapeake & Ohio, was later adopted by a multitude of railroads to become a modern-era hopper standard. Features die-cast metal sprung trucks for improved tracking, especially through switches, Operating couplersuncouple cars automatically with a remote-control or uncoupling track section, Scale proportions, Super-detailed with many separately applied metal parts Prototypical paint schemes, Perfectly sized to match Lionel Standard O Locomotives, All-new tooling, Hidden uncoupling tabs, Die-cast metal frame and body, Rotating bearing caps, Removable single-piece coal load, and opening bottom hatches. Minimum Curve: O-31. Dimensions: Length: 12 3/4 inches.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-27131
Years Manufactured: 2006 – 2006
Road Name: Conrail (CR)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Freight Cars

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11398328.

Trainz Product Id: 11398328