Uncataloged O Scale Premier Norfolk & Western Coke Hopper Cars Announced

April 19, 2024 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced an exclusive and uncataloged Premier O Scale Coke Hopper Car in Norfolk & Western livery for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Mr. Muffin's Trains in Atlanta, Indiana. The cars will be available in single-car and 4-car set configurations, each sporting unique cab numbers in extremely limited quantities beginning in July 2024.

20-96865 Norfolk & Western Coke Hopper Car
Car No. 76421
Early Order Price: $64.95
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20-96866 Norfolk & Western Coke Hopper Car
Car No. 76424
Early Order Price: $64.95
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20-92400 Norfolk & Western 4-Car Coke Hopper Car Set
Car No's. 76426, 76431, 76433, 76440
Early Order Price: $249.95
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20-92401 Norfolk & Western 4-Car Coke Hopper Car Set
Car No's. 76427, 76432, 76434, 76439
Early Order Price: $249.95
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ABOUT THE O SCALE COKE HOPPER CAR

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

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Mr. Muffin's Trains
165 E. Main St.
Atlanta, IN 46031
765-292-2022
Email: mrmuffin@mrmuffinstrains.com
www.mrmuffinstrains.com

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