N BN TRIPLE HOPPER #513339

BURLINGTON NORTHERN

In the 1950s Pullman-Standard began offering new standard designs for their coal hoppers. One of these was the 70-ton three bay coal hopper with a rated volume of 2,750 cubic feet. The carbody had sixteen side posts and was available with and without heap shields. Later an 80-ton version was offered using the same length frame but having a taller body with a rated volume of 2,960 cubic feet. The cars were built from 1954-1960 (2750 cf) and 1964-1971 (2960 cf).

Features:

Fifteen Panels
Sixteen Side Posts
Die-cast hopper and center sill construction
Late 20th century prototype (New cars were built from 1954-1971)
Optional heap shields
Friction- or roller-bearing trucks
Pullman-Standard Design
Over 16,000 cars built

IMAGE SHOWN IS A REPRESENTATION. THE ACTUAL ROAD NUMBER IS IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS! NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3.