Uncataloged Premier O Scale D&H 34’ Composite Hopper Cars NOW IN STOCK

December 29, 2024 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has released an uncataloged production of the Premier O Scale 34’ Composite Hopper Car in three unique Delaware & Hudson liveries for exclusive distribution by the Metropolitan Division of the TCA. The cars which feature a different D&H herald and unique car numbers are now available in very limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis.

20-95668 Delaware & Hudson (Century) 34’ Composite Hopper Car
Car No. 4541
Early Order Price: $89.99 (Plus Freight)
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20-95669 Delaware & Hudson (Lackawanna) 34’ Composite Hopper Car
Car No. 4569
Early Order Price: $89.99 (Plus Freight)
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20-95670 Delaware & Hudson (Hudson) 34’ Composite Hopper Car
Car No. 4587
Early Order Price: $89.99 (Plus Freight)
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ABOUT THE PREMIER O SCALE 34’ COMPOSITE HOPPER CAR

A composite hopper railroad car is a type of freight car used in the transportation of bulk materials such as coal, grain, or aggregates. The term "composite" refers to the construction of the car, which typically combines different materials to optimize its weight, strength, and durability.

Composite hopper cars are designed with a large open-top compartment known as a hopper, which allows for easy loading and unloading of bulk materials. The hopper is usually equipped with one or more bottom discharge gates or chutes that can be opened to release the cargo at the desired destination.

The construction of a composite hopper car involves using a combination of materials such as steel, aluminum, and composite materials like fiberglass or carbon fiber. These materials are selected to provide the necessary strength and structural integrity while minimizing the weight of the car. By reducing the car's weight, composite materials can help increase its payload capacity, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce wear on the tracks.

EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE THRU:

Metropolitan Division of the TCA
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