{"title":"Bluford Shops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluford Shops\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs in a focused shelf, not buried inside a general catalog. This collection brings together model trains, rolling stock, track, controls, and railroad details from Bluford Shops so collectors and builders can compare the details that matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection is prepared for Bluford Shops products as they enter the catalog. Product pages will carry the exact scale, finish, dimensions, compatibility, and package details needed to choose the right item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-trains\"\u003emodel trains and railroad supplies\u003c\/a\u003e at Muncle Mikes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hlh-blu42141","title":"Bluford N C\u0026EI Buzzsaw Caboose #13514 – 42141","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluford Shops 42141 models a Chicago \u0026amp; Eastern Illinois caboose numbered 13514 in N scale. The red model carries the circular buzzsaw herald shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Bluford Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore SKU: BLU42141\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Bluford N C\u0026amp;EI Buzzsaw Caboose #13514 – 42141\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning your project\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd this specific road-number version to an appropriate freight consist or caboose display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluford Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053090529592,"sku":"BLU42141","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/BLU42141.jpg?v=1790796299"},{"product_id":"hlh-blu65255","title":"Bluford Shops 65255 N IMCX #9446 Hopper","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluford Shops item 65255 represents hopper car IMCX 9446 in N scale. Its pale body and black reporting marks supply a distinct freight car for an N scale roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct identification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Bluford Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem: 65255\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the stated scale with your layout and compare the pictured decoration or poses with your scene. Other structures, vehicles and scenery are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluford Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053092659512,"sku":"BLU65255","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/BLU65255.jpg?v=1790789185"},{"product_id":"hlh-blu74101","title":"Bluford Shops 74101 N Ontario Northland #140159 Hopper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis N scale Ontario Northland hopper represents road number 140159. Its red body and Ontario Northland markings suit a freight train or a yard scene modeled around Canadian railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct identification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Bluford Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem: 74101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the stated scale with your layout and compare the pictured decoration or poses with your scene. Other structures, vehicles and scenery are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluford Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053093347640,"sku":"BLU74101","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/BLU74101_cd6f7803-5383-4425-90a6-7a9a9cea12ab.jpg?v=1790789211"},{"product_id":"bluford-shops-n-scale-ontario-northland-70-ton-hopper-140140","title":"Bluford Shops N Scale Ontario Northland 70-Ton Hopper #140140","description":"\u003cp\u003eN scale Ontario Northland 70-ton hopper numbered 140140 by Bluford Shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluford Shops\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeartland item:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLU74104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluford Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053094166840,"sku":"BLU74104","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/blu74104.jpg?v=1790718674"},{"product_id":"hlh-blu74114","title":"Bluford Shops N Scale Ontario Northland Hopper #140120","description":"\u003cp\u003eN scale Ontario Northland 70-ton hopper, road number 140120. The pictured freight car carries Ontario Northland markings for a specific railroad subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Bluford Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem number: BLU74114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Bluford Shops N Scale Ontario Northland Hopper #140120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning your project\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the item number, subject and scale where specified with your project before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluford Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053095903544,"sku":"BLU74114","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/BLU74114.jpg?v=1790789214"},{"product_id":"hlh-blu74151","title":"Bluford Shops 74151 N Scale SP T\u0026NO 70-Ton Hopper #4728","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluford Shops item 74151 represents Southern Pacific T\u0026amp;NO hopper number 4728 in N scale. The pictured freight car has a red body and Southern Pacific lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Bluford Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Bluford Shops 74151 N Scale SP T\u0026amp;NO 70-Ton Hopper #4728\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: BLU74151\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: N Scale Model Train Freight Cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning your project\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the product number, pictured design and listed scale or color to your project before ordering. 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Track, locomotive and scenery are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Bluford Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem number: 74155\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: N scale 70-ton offset-side three-bay hopper in Southern Pacific T\u0026amp;NO markings, road number 4946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the listed scale and dimensions against your layout before adding the item to a scene. This is a model railroad item, not a full-size object.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluford Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053098852664,"sku":"BLU74155","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/BLU74155.jpg?v=1790796819"},{"product_id":"hlh-blu74157","title":"Bluford Shops 74157 N Scale SP T\u0026NO 70-Ton Hopper #4455","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bluford Shops N scale 70-ton hopper is listed as Southern Pacific T\u0026amp;NO road number 4455. Choose this numbered release when assembling a varied freight roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Bluford Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Bluford Shops 74157 N Scale SP T\u0026amp;NO 70-Ton Hopper #4455\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: BLU74157\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: N Scale Model Train Freight Cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning your project\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the product number, pictured design and listed scale or color to your project before ordering. Images show the item or a finished example; use the product details to select this specific version.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluford Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053099573560,"sku":"BLU74157","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/BLU74157.jpg?v=1790796876"},{"product_id":"bluford-shops-n-scale-sf-tno-70-ton-hopper-4670","title":"Bluford Shops N Scale SF T\u0026NO 70-Ton Hopper #4670","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluford Shops SF T\u0026amp;NO 70-Ton Hopper #4670\u003c\/strong\u003e is an N scale freight car decorated for the Southern Pacific system's Texas \u0026amp; New Orleans line. The road number and paint scheme make it a useful choice for era-appropriate freight consists and railroad-specific collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeartland item BLU74158. Includes the finished model shown in the product image.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluford Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053100327224,"sku":"BLU74158","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/blu74158_eb719eb1-b815-459e-816f-31d5dcc1c5d6.jpg?v=1790648248"},{"product_id":"broadway-limited-n-scale-itc-70-ton-side-hopper-4703-74170","title":"Bluford Shops N 74170 3-Bay Offset Side Hopper Illinois Terminal 'As delivered' ITC #4703","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluford Shops N 74170 3-Bay Offset Side Hopper Illinois Terminal 'As delivered' ITC #4703\u003c\/strong\u003e is the exact Bluford Shops item identified by manufacturer part number 74170. The product photo is tied to this source record so you can confirm the package and intended use before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it fits the project\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors and builders use this as a layout or rolling-stock item for a specific railroad scene. Check the manufacturer scale, dimensions, and package quantity against the build before opening it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluford Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 113 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-trains\"\u003emodel trains and railroad supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluford Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053101080888,"sku":"BLU74170","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/74170_IT__17820.1707928712.1280.1280.jpg?v=1790765592"},{"product_id":"bluford-74181-n-scale-milwaukee-road-hopper-370218","title":"Bluford Shops 74181 N Scale Milwaukee Road 3-Bay Hopper #370218","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluford Shops 74181 Milwaukee Road 3-Bay Offset-Side Hopper #370218\u003c\/strong\u003e is an N scale freight car produced as a special run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluford Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74181\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLU74181\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e N \/ 1:160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milwaukee Road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370218\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-bay offset-side hopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra\/paint:\u003c\/strong\u003e post-1953 Milwaukee Road scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis road number belongs to Bluford Shops’ Milwaukee Road post-1953 series, featuring the railroad’s 1953-era logo treatment. 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Cars could be assigned to any destination in the pool whether or not it was on the home road. This led to situations where some cars from Western Pacific for instance would be running from Buffalo to Atlanta and back without ever seeing home rails. As a result, you would see a wider range of road names in a block of auto parts cars than you would with other types of cars. In later years, these cars could be found carrying other low-density loads such as turbine fans, paper pulp, breakfast cereal and even peat moss used in landscaping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis set of releases will feature a new draft gear design that accommodates 1015 and compatible couplers (included), our latest 70-ton roller bearing trucks, and Fox Valley Models metal wheels. The minimum radius is 11\" (note the old \"lift kit\" for even tighter curves has been discontinued.) They also include separate wire grab irons and etched metal platforms on the ends. The draft gear is mounted to the body but has a spring centered swing action that both resists string-lining the train pulling through curves and resists the trucks climbing the rail during shoving moves.\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluford Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86675\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e N scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not supplied by the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 454 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e One item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the product named above is included. 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