HO AAR 70-ton Triple Hopper B&O W-7 #435125 (BLI8105)

The HO AAR 70-ton Triple Hopper, B&O W-7, #435125 is a highly detailed model that represents one of the most common freight car designs used in North America from the late 1930s through the 1980s. Over 33,000 cars were constructed to this design, serving multiple railroads and transporting various bulk commodities such as coal and gravel. This model captures the finesse of the original design, making it a remarkable addition for collectors and modelers alike.

With features such as fine rivet details on both the interior and exterior, this hopper has accurately scaled dimensions based on prototype blueprints. It boasts wire grab irons, separate brake lines, and hoses, along with multiple brake housing and wheel options. Two newly-tooled 70-ton trucks enhance the model's realism, featuring an improved design and brake detail.

The model also includes metal wheelsets with prototypical contours and is factory-equipped with Kadee-compatible knuckle couplers. The interior is fully detailed and decorated, with a removable ABS coal load, making it a perfect representation of its real-life counterpart.