55 ton 2 bay hoppers were introduced in the 1930's and continued in service for decades. Even when 70 ton cars were introduced in the 1950's, many of these cars continued in service. There a number of variations of this basic car type and many railroads used them.

Features:

• Ready To Run
• Fishbelly or U-Channel per prototype
• Peaked or non-peaked ends per prototype
  
• Added brake wheel, under frame, air tank, brake cylinder,
• and triple valve details
• Free rolling trucks with metal wheels
• Knuckle couplers
• Sharp painting and printing