Help with Hoppers

thebig0 Jan 29, 2010

  1. thebig0

    thebig0 TrainBoard Member

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    Hi all,

    I have these N scale coal hopper cars that have a cast metal frame attached the to bottom of them. I think they might be made by Roundhouse. The metal frame fits neatly into the bottom contours if the hopper were you attach the trucks. I recently purchased some extra hopper cars with no frames. Could anyone tell me more about these hoppers and were I can buy extra frames.

    All replies greatly received.

    Terry
     

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  2. Flash Blackman

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    Nice Hopper - Old Run

    I can't help. I have some of those and they are a few years old. I'm not sure if they are still made. IIRC, one thing I did was to paint the weight a black to match the hopper. Also, I used Micro Trains trucks.

    Also, I will move this to the N scale forum where there may be more input. I think those N scale guys write more than they model...heh, heh. :D
     
  3. thebig0

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    Many thanks for that Flash. I too like these older hoppers.The other ones I have are painted black and fitted with MT trucks and couplers. I would like to do the same with the new ones if I can find the frames.
    Thanks again.
    Terry
     
  4. Inkaneer

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    They look like MDC Roundhouse cars which were bought by Athearn. I would check first with Athearn and if unable to obtain them there you might have to make a mold of one and cast your own weights with a Lo-temp metal of some sort. Others here more knowledgeable in the casting end of the hobby can help you further on that.
     
  5. thebig0

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    Thanks Inkaneer. Yes, I will have explore all possible suppliers. As a last resort I will look at the option of casting them myself.

    Terry [​IMG]
     
  6. Flash Blackman

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    Advertisement from 1998

    Yes, I think so. Here is an old advertisement from 1998.
     
  7. Frank Campagna

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    Yes, that is a Roundhouse/MDC hopper. The line is now part of the Athearn line. Athearn, however, only sells RTR. They may have the weights available as parts.

    Frank
     
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  9. thebig0

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  10. thebig0

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    Thank you for that Frank. Yes, I will check with Athearn.

    Terry [​IMG]
     
  11. thebig0

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  13. thebig0

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    OK, will do. Thanks Bill.

    Terry [​IMG]
     

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