Walthers 932-5694 HO Scale Woodchip Hopper Norfolk Southern NS 199483 - Like New USED B6 Late (ribbed) blower duct housing

Late (ribbed) blower duct housing

Diamond-shaped eave windows

Following another conversion to a seaplane tender

fender flares

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Walthers 932-5694 HO Scale Woodchip Hopper Norfolk Southern NS 199483 - Like New USED B6 Late (ribbed) blower duct housingWalthers 932 5694 HO Scale Woodchip Hopper Norfolk Southern NS 199483 Like New USED Although wood chips are one of the lightest loads carried by rail, they require one of the biggest cars! Third in size behind modern auto racks and high cube boxcars, these giant hoppers were introduced by Greenville Steel Car in the early 1970s. Tall side walls required a lot of bracing for support, and each panel is embossed for added strength. Still going strong