Uncataloged O Scale Premier C&O 4-Car Coke Hopper Car Set Announced

April 26, 2024 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced an exclusive Premier O Scale 4-Car Coke Hopper Car Set in Chesapeake & Ohio livery for exclusive distribution for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer The Train Loft. The cars, featuring a plated body, will be available in two 4-Car Set offerings with each car sporting a unique car number. The sets will make an excellent complement to Train Loft's exclusive C&O H-7 2-8-8-2 Articulated Steam Locomotive from Lionel. The Coke Hopper Sets will be available for delivery beginning in June 2024.

20-92404 Chesapeake & Ohio 4-Car Coke Hopper Car Set
Car No's. 76441, 76444, 76447, 76449
Pre-Order Price: $319.95
Download The Order Form: HERE to purchase from Train Loft.

20-92405 Chesapeake & Ohio 4-Car Coke Hopper Car Set
Car No's. 76443, 76451, 76455, 76458
Pre-Order Price: $319.95
Download The Order Form: HERE to purchase from Train Loft.

ABOUT THE O SCALE PREMIER COKE HOPPER

The early 20th century saw a steel boom, but transporting the vital ingredient - coke - was a messy, inefficient affair. Open-top gondolas spilled precious fuel, while bottom-dump cars were slow and cumbersome. Enter the Coke Hopper: a revolutionary design with angled sides and gravity-fed bottom doors. This marvel of engineering allowed for quick, clean unloading, maximizing both efficiency and profit.

From the smoky heart of Pennsylvania to the bustling mills of Chicago, the Coke Hopper became a ubiquitous symbol of progress. Long trains, snaking through the countryside, carried the lifeblood of industry, feeding the furnaces that forged America's future. Bridges rose, skyscrapers pierced the clouds, and locomotives themselves were born from the molten steel the Coke Hopper delivered.

The Coke Hopper's impact transcended steel. It fueled the power plants that brought electricity to homes and businesses, the locomotives that hauled vital supplies, and the factories that churned out the tools and machines that built the modern world. It was a silent partner in a national transformation, its rhythmic rattle a constant reminder of American ingenuity and grit.

Today, the Coke Hopper continues its vital journey. Modern iterations, boasting sleek stainless-steel bodies and automated unloading systems, stand as testaments to ongoing advancements. But the core design, that simple yet brilliant marriage of form and function, remains a timeless marvel

EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE THRU

The Train Loft
4007-B Country Club Road
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104
336-760-9817
www.trainloft.com
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