N-SCALE RARE 2-Bay OFFSET HOPPER "VFX 1993" SPECIAL RUN MicroTrains NSC 93-24

Description: N-SCALE RARE 2-Bay OFFSET HOPPER ARCHED END "VALLEY FORGE EXPRESS (VFX) # 1993" SPECIAL RUN, NMRA, MAGNAMATIC COUPLERS, MicroTrain LINESs NSC 93-24 SEE PICTURES ABOVE AND STOCK PHOTO AND PROTOTYPE INFORMATION BELOW. I will combine multi-purchases into one package. IF YOU WANT CREDIT FOR SAVINGS ON SHIPPING FROM COMBINE PURCHASES Don’t use phone apt because it automatically pays for item and shipping! Payment precludes saving on shipping. USE A DESK OR LAPTOP COMPUTER! Buy, BUT DO NOT PAY! When you are through buying, message me and ask for invoice. N Scale - Micro-Trains - NSC 93-24 - Open Hopper, 2-Bay, Offset Side, Arch End - NMRA - 1993 Production TypeSpecial RunStock NumberNSC 93-24Original Retail Price$16.00BrandMicro-TrainsManufacturerMicro-Trains LineBody StyleMicro Trains 086 Hopper Open 2-Bay Offset Side Arched Notched EndPrototype VehicleOpen Hopper, 2-Bay, Offset Side, Arch End (Details)Road or Company NameNMRA (Details)Reporting MarksVFXRoad or Reporting Number1993Paint Color(s)GrayPrint Color(s)BlueAdditional Markings/SloganValley Forge ExpressCoupler TypeMT Magne-Matic KnuckleCoupler MountTruck-MountWheel TypeInjection Molded PlasticWheel ProfileStandardRelease Date1993-01-01Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)Model TypeOpen HopperModel Subtype2-BayModel VarietyOffset Side Arched Notched EndPrototype RegionNorth AmericaPrototype EraEU Epoch II (1920 - 1945)Scale1/160Prototype History: The late 1920s saw the introduction of the AAR standard “offset-side” 50- and 70-ton hoppers. The design went through several variations in the late 1920s and early 1930s before settling on two versions of the 50-ton car and one 3-bay, 70-ton car in 1935. Most roads went for the AAR standard designs, but the N&W, VGN, and Pennsy were notable holdouts. World War II brought the famous “war emergency” hoppers (only the N&W and MP bought the 70-ton version) and several composite versions of existing designs. After the war, AC&F found some brief success with a welded outside-stake hopper design, but the weld joints broke under the stress of loading and unloading rather than flexing like riveted joints. The offset-side design also had problems: the inside stakes were more prone to corrosion, and they suffered worse from loading and unloading stress than outside-staked hoppers. The design waned in the 1950s and was all but abandoned for new cars by 1960. Some roads (notably the C&O, the B&O, and the L&N) made the best of a bad situation by rebuilding their offset-side cars with all new outside-staked sides in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Road Name History: The National Model Railroad Association, Inc. advances the global scale model railroading community through education, advocacy, standards, and social interaction. The National Model Railway Association is an organization focused on the model railroading hobby. It was founded in 1935. It is organized into 18 regions and 150 divisions. Most of the divisions hold regular meetings featuring interesting and informative presentations on subjects ranging from "how-to" clinics to prototype railroad slide presentations. Many also have a regular newsletter for members. The NMRA organizes a national convention once per year. The location moves from year to year. The conventions offer unique special run cars to attendees.

Price: 20 USD

Location: Annandale, Virginia

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