Bluford Shops N 74171 3-Bay Offset Side Hopper Illinois Terminal 'As delivered' ITC #4755

Bluford Shops N 74171 3-Bay Offset Side Hopper Illinois Terminal 'As delivered' ITC #4755 is the exact N scale item identified by manufacturer part number 74171.

Railroad Specific Information:

ITC took delivery of these hoppers in 1952, not long after beginning their conversion from an electric interurban line with substantial freight business to an all-diesel regional freight line.

Prototype Information:

70 ton 3-Bay Offset Side Hoppers first appeared in the late '20s and by the late '30s had become an AAR standard design with cars delivered from a number of builders in large quantities. The last of these cars were delivered in the late-'60s and many remained in service through the '80s.

These ready-to-run models feature:

• Diecast slope sheet-hopper bay-center sill assembly
• Injection molded plastic sides, ends, and hopper doors
• Fully molded brake tank, valve and air lines
• Slope sheet braces
• Separately molded vertical brake rod and lever assembly
• Body mounted brake hose detail
• 'Coal' load except as noted
• Body mounted magnetically operating couplers; close coupling;
• Friction bearing or roller bearing trucks as appropriate for each road name
• All road names are produced in multiple road numbers.

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Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bluford N
• Part number: 74171
• Scale: N scale
• UPC: 74171
• Package weight: 113 g
• Package contents: One item

Only the product named above is included. Track, scenery, vehicles, tools and other display accessories are included only when the description specifically says so.

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