HO 34/2-Bay Composite Coal Hopper with Load CB&Q(3) (RND70802)

HO-scale 34-foot, two-bay composite coal hopper with load in CB&Q markings is a ready-to-run model for HO layout enthusiasts. This fully assembled car includes a removable coal load, a separately applied brake wheel, and body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, and it rolls on 33-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours. It is weighted for dependable, smooth operation and is suitable for curves with a minimum radius of 15 inches.

Prototype background: The real-world hopper traces to WWII-era War Emergency Composite Hopper designs introduced in 1942 to conserve steel for the war effort. With sides and end slope sheets made of wood to preserve steel for military use, these open-hopper cars were widely employed where automated loading and unloading were needed. This CB&Q-liveried model captures that heritage with a highly detailed injection-molded body and faithful decoration, delivering an authentic, durable addition to modern HO layouts.