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Laying turnouts and crossings is the fiddliest part of building a right of way. This WalthersTrack roadbed pad is preformed to the exact footprint of a Code 83 No. 8 right-hand turnout, so there is no cutting cork into wedges and no sanding to blend the profile. You drop it in place, lay the turnout on top, and move on. It is made from the same dense, sound-absorbing closed-cell foam as the rest of the WalthersTrack roadbed range, and it matches standard HO cork roadbed profiles, so it blends straight into an existing mainline without a step or a dip. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout. Specifications Brand WalthersTrack Item Number 948-9037 UPC 616374237159 Scale HO (1:87) Type Preformed turnout roadbed pad Fits Walthers Code 83 No. 8 right-hand turnouts Package contents Turnout roadbed pad plus a separate matching pad for the throwbar and switch stand area Material Dense closed-cell foam Condition New Features Preformed to the #8 rh turnout footprint, so no shaping or sanding is needed Dense, closed-cell foam that absorbs running noise Compatible with most HO scale cork roadbed profiles Can be finished with ballast or foam-safe paints Includes a separate matching pad that fits under the throwbar and switch stand details Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series These pads are sold to match a specific turnout or crossing, so most layouts need several. The rest of the range: Turnout roadbed 948-9030 Turnout Roadbed, #4 LH Turnout 948-9031 Turnout Roadbed, #4 RH Turnout 948-9032 Turnout Roadbed, #5 LH Turnout 948-9033 Turnout Roadbed, #5 RH Turnout 948-9034 Turnout Roadbed, #6 LH Turnout 948-9035 Turnout Roadbed, #6 RH Turnout 948-9036 Turnout Roadbed, #8 LH Turnout 948-9038 Turnout Roadbed, #10 LH Turnout 948-9039 Turnout Roadbed, #10 RH Turnout Crossing roadbed 948-9040 Crossing Roadbed, 90-Degree Crossing 948-9041 Crossing Roadbed, 45-Degree Crossing 948-9042 Crossing Roadbed, 30-Degree Crossing 948-9043 Crossing Roadbed, 60-Degree Crossing Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you. What does it fit?Walthers Code 83 No. 8 right-hand turnouts. Roadbed pads are shape-specific, so match the pad to the turnout or crossing you are laying. The full range is listed above. What is in the package?The shaped turnout roadbed pad, plus a separate small pad that sits under the throwbar and switch stand details. Will it match my existing cork roadbed?Yes. The profile is designed to match standard HO cork, so it lines up without a step where the two meet. Explore More Browse the full WalthersTrack range, more Track & Roadbed, and everything on Pre-Order.

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Laying turnouts and crossings is the fiddliest part of building a right of way. This WalthersTrack roadbed pad is preformed to the exact footprint of a Code 83 No. 10 left-hand turnout, so there is no cutting cork into wedges and no sanding to blend the profile. You drop it in place, lay the turnout on top, and move on. It is made from the same dense, sound-absorbing closed-cell foam as the rest of the WalthersTrack roadbed range, and it matches standard HO cork roadbed profiles, so it blends straight into an existing mainline without a step or a dip. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout. Specifications Brand WalthersTrack Item Number 948-9038 UPC 616374237166 Scale HO (1:87) Type Preformed turnout roadbed pad Fits Walthers Code 83 No. 10 left-hand turnouts Package contents Turnout roadbed pad plus a separate matching pad for the throwbar and switch stand area Material Dense closed-cell foam Condition New Features Preformed to the #10 lh turnout footprint, so no shaping or sanding is needed Dense, closed-cell foam that absorbs running noise Compatible with most HO scale cork roadbed profiles Can be finished with ballast or foam-safe paints Includes a separate matching pad that fits under the throwbar and switch stand details Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series These pads are sold to match a specific turnout or crossing, so most layouts need several. The rest of the range: Turnout roadbed 948-9030 Turnout Roadbed, #4 LH Turnout 948-9031 Turnout Roadbed, #4 RH Turnout 948-9032 Turnout Roadbed, #5 LH Turnout 948-9033 Turnout Roadbed, #5 RH Turnout 948-9034 Turnout Roadbed, #6 LH Turnout 948-9035 Turnout Roadbed, #6 RH Turnout 948-9036 Turnout Roadbed, #8 LH Turnout 948-9037 Turnout Roadbed, #8 RH Turnout 948-9039 Turnout Roadbed, #10 RH Turnout Crossing roadbed 948-9040 Crossing Roadbed, 90-Degree Crossing 948-9041 Crossing Roadbed, 45-Degree Crossing 948-9042 Crossing Roadbed, 30-Degree Crossing 948-9043 Crossing Roadbed, 60-Degree Crossing Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you. What does it fit?Walthers Code 83 No. 10 left-hand turnouts. Roadbed pads are shape-specific, so match the pad to the turnout or crossing you are laying. The full range is listed above. What is in the package?The shaped turnout roadbed pad, plus a separate small pad that sits under the throwbar and switch stand details. Will it match my existing cork roadbed?Yes. The profile is designed to match standard HO cork, so it lines up without a step where the two meet. Explore More Browse the full WalthersTrack range, more Track & Roadbed, and everything on Pre-Order.

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Laying turnouts and crossings is the fiddliest part of building a right of way. This WalthersTrack roadbed pad is preformed to the exact footprint of a Code 83 No. 10 right-hand turnout, so there is no cutting cork into wedges and no sanding to blend the profile. You drop it in place, lay the turnout on top, and move on. It is made from the same dense, sound-absorbing closed-cell foam as the rest of the WalthersTrack roadbed range, and it matches standard HO cork roadbed profiles, so it blends straight into an existing mainline without a step or a dip. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout. Specifications Brand WalthersTrack Item Number 948-9039 UPC 616374237173 Scale HO (1:87) Type Preformed turnout roadbed pad Fits Walthers Code 83 No. 10 right-hand turnouts Package contents Turnout roadbed pad plus a separate matching pad for the throwbar and switch stand area Material Dense closed-cell foam Condition New Features Preformed to the #10 rh turnout footprint, so no shaping or sanding is needed Dense, closed-cell foam that absorbs running noise Compatible with most HO scale cork roadbed profiles Can be finished with ballast or foam-safe paints Includes a separate matching pad that fits under the throwbar and switch stand details Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series These pads are sold to match a specific turnout or crossing, so most layouts need several. The rest of the range: Turnout roadbed 948-9030 Turnout Roadbed, #4 LH Turnout 948-9031 Turnout Roadbed, #4 RH Turnout 948-9032 Turnout Roadbed, #5 LH Turnout 948-9033 Turnout Roadbed, #5 RH Turnout 948-9034 Turnout Roadbed, #6 LH Turnout 948-9035 Turnout Roadbed, #6 RH Turnout 948-9036 Turnout Roadbed, #8 LH Turnout 948-9037 Turnout Roadbed, #8 RH Turnout 948-9038 Turnout Roadbed, #10 LH Turnout Crossing roadbed 948-9040 Crossing Roadbed, 90-Degree Crossing 948-9041 Crossing Roadbed, 45-Degree Crossing 948-9042 Crossing Roadbed, 30-Degree Crossing 948-9043 Crossing Roadbed, 60-Degree Crossing Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you. What does it fit?Walthers Code 83 No. 10 right-hand turnouts. Roadbed pads are shape-specific, so match the pad to the turnout or crossing you are laying. The full range is listed above. What is in the package?The shaped turnout roadbed pad, plus a separate small pad that sits under the throwbar and switch stand details. Will it match my existing cork roadbed?Yes. The profile is designed to match standard HO cork, so it lines up without a step where the two meet. Explore More Browse the full WalthersTrack range, more Track & Roadbed, and everything on Pre-Order.

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Laying turnouts and crossings is the fiddliest part of building a right of way. This WalthersTrack roadbed pad is preformed to the exact footprint of a Code 83 90-degree crossing, so there is no cutting cork into wedges and no sanding to blend the profile. You drop it in place, lay the turnout on top, and move on. It is made from the same dense, sound-absorbing closed-cell foam as the rest of the WalthersTrack roadbed range, and it matches standard HO cork roadbed profiles, so it blends straight into an existing mainline without a step or a dip. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout. Specifications Brand WalthersTrack Item Number 948-9040 UPC 616374237180 Scale HO (1:87) Type Preformed crossing roadbed pad Fits Walthers Code 83 90-degree crossings Quantity 1 roadbed pad per package Material Dense closed-cell foam Condition New Features Preformed to the 90-degree crossing footprint, so no shaping or sanding is needed Dense, closed-cell foam that absorbs running noise Compatible with most HO scale cork roadbed profiles Can be finished with ballast or foam-safe paints Single-piece pad, no seams to fill under the crossing Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series These pads are sold to match a specific turnout or crossing, so most layouts need several. The rest of the range: Turnout roadbed 948-9030 Turnout Roadbed, #4 LH Turnout 948-9031 Turnout Roadbed, #4 RH Turnout 948-9032 Turnout Roadbed, #5 LH Turnout 948-9033 Turnout Roadbed, #5 RH Turnout 948-9034 Turnout Roadbed, #6 LH Turnout 948-9035 Turnout Roadbed, #6 RH Turnout 948-9036 Turnout Roadbed, #8 LH Turnout 948-9037 Turnout Roadbed, #8 RH Turnout 948-9038 Turnout Roadbed, #10 LH Turnout 948-9039 Turnout Roadbed, #10 RH Turnout Crossing roadbed 948-9041 Crossing Roadbed, 45-Degree Crossing 948-9042 Crossing Roadbed, 30-Degree Crossing 948-9043 Crossing Roadbed, 60-Degree Crossing Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you. What does it fit?Walthers Code 83 90-degree crossings. Roadbed pads are shape-specific, so match the pad to the turnout or crossing you are laying. The full range is listed above. How many pads come in a package?One crossing pad. Will it match my existing cork roadbed?Yes. The profile is designed to match standard HO cork, so it lines up without a step where the two meet. Explore More Browse the full WalthersTrack range, more Track & Roadbed, and everything on Pre-Order.

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Laying turnouts and crossings is the fiddliest part of building a right of way. This WalthersTrack roadbed pad is preformed to the exact footprint of a Code 83 45-degree crossing, so there is no cutting cork into wedges and no sanding to blend the profile. You drop it in place, lay the turnout on top, and move on. It is made from the same dense, sound-absorbing closed-cell foam as the rest of the WalthersTrack roadbed range, and it matches standard HO cork roadbed profiles, so it blends straight into an existing mainline without a step or a dip. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout. Specifications Brand WalthersTrack Item Number 948-9041 UPC 616374237197 Scale HO (1:87) Type Preformed crossing roadbed pad Fits Walthers Code 83 45-degree crossings Quantity 1 roadbed pad per package Material Dense closed-cell foam Condition New Features Preformed to the 45-degree crossing footprint, so no shaping or sanding is needed Dense, closed-cell foam that absorbs running noise Compatible with most HO scale cork roadbed profiles Can be finished with ballast or foam-safe paints Single-piece pad, no seams to fill under the crossing Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series These pads are sold to match a specific turnout or crossing, so most layouts need several. The rest of the range: Turnout roadbed 948-9030 Turnout Roadbed, #4 LH Turnout 948-9031 Turnout Roadbed, #4 RH Turnout 948-9032 Turnout Roadbed, #5 LH Turnout 948-9033 Turnout Roadbed, #5 RH Turnout 948-9034 Turnout Roadbed, #6 LH Turnout 948-9035 Turnout Roadbed, #6 RH Turnout 948-9036 Turnout Roadbed, #8 LH Turnout 948-9037 Turnout Roadbed, #8 RH Turnout 948-9038 Turnout Roadbed, #10 LH Turnout 948-9039 Turnout Roadbed, #10 RH Turnout Crossing roadbed 948-9040 Crossing Roadbed, 90-Degree Crossing 948-9042 Crossing Roadbed, 30-Degree Crossing 948-9043 Crossing Roadbed, 60-Degree Crossing Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you. What does it fit?Walthers Code 83 45-degree crossings. Roadbed pads are shape-specific, so match the pad to the turnout or crossing you are laying. The full range is listed above. How many pads come in a package?One crossing pad. Will it match my existing cork roadbed?Yes. The profile is designed to match standard HO cork, so it lines up without a step where the two meet. Explore More Browse the full WalthersTrack range, more Track & Roadbed, and everything on Pre-Order.

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Laying turnouts and crossings is the fiddliest part of building a right of way. This WalthersTrack roadbed pad is preformed to the exact footprint of a Code 83 30-degree crossing, so there is no cutting cork into wedges and no sanding to blend the profile. You drop it in place, lay the turnout on top, and move on. It is made from the same dense, sound-absorbing closed-cell foam as the rest of the WalthersTrack roadbed range, and it matches standard HO cork roadbed profiles, so it blends straight into an existing mainline without a step or a dip. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout. Specifications Brand WalthersTrack Item Number 948-9042 UPC 616374237203 Scale HO (1:87) Type Preformed crossing roadbed pad Fits Walthers Code 83 30-degree crossings Quantity 1 roadbed pad per package Material Dense closed-cell foam Condition New Features Preformed to the 30-degree crossing footprint, so no shaping or sanding is needed Dense, closed-cell foam that absorbs running noise Compatible with most HO scale cork roadbed profiles Can be finished with ballast or foam-safe paints Single-piece pad, no seams to fill under the crossing Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series These pads are sold to match a specific turnout or crossing, so most layouts need several. The rest of the range: Turnout roadbed 948-9030 Turnout Roadbed, #4 LH Turnout 948-9031 Turnout Roadbed, #4 RH Turnout 948-9032 Turnout Roadbed, #5 LH Turnout 948-9033 Turnout Roadbed, #5 RH Turnout 948-9034 Turnout Roadbed, #6 LH Turnout 948-9035 Turnout Roadbed, #6 RH Turnout 948-9036 Turnout Roadbed, #8 LH Turnout 948-9037 Turnout Roadbed, #8 RH Turnout 948-9038 Turnout Roadbed, #10 LH Turnout 948-9039 Turnout Roadbed, #10 RH Turnout Crossing roadbed 948-9040 Crossing Roadbed, 90-Degree Crossing 948-9041 Crossing Roadbed, 45-Degree Crossing 948-9043 Crossing Roadbed, 60-Degree Crossing Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you. What does it fit?Walthers Code 83 30-degree crossings. Roadbed pads are shape-specific, so match the pad to the turnout or crossing you are laying. The full range is listed above. How many pads come in a package?One crossing pad. Will it match my existing cork roadbed?Yes. The profile is designed to match standard HO cork, so it lines up without a step where the two meet. Explore More Browse the full WalthersTrack range, more Track & Roadbed, and everything on Pre-Order.

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Laying turnouts and crossings is the fiddliest part of building a right of way. This WalthersTrack roadbed pad is preformed to the exact footprint of a Code 83 60-degree crossing, so there is no cutting cork into wedges and no sanding to blend the profile. You drop it in place, lay the turnout on top, and move on. It is made from the same dense, sound-absorbing closed-cell foam as the rest of the WalthersTrack roadbed range, and it matches standard HO cork roadbed profiles, so it blends straight into an existing mainline without a step or a dip. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout. Specifications Brand WalthersTrack Item Number 948-9043 UPC 616374237210 Scale HO (1:87) Type Preformed crossing roadbed pad Fits Walthers Code 83 60-degree crossings Quantity 1 roadbed pad per package Material Dense closed-cell foam Condition New Features Preformed to the 60-degree crossing footprint, so no shaping or sanding is needed Dense, closed-cell foam that absorbs running noise Compatible with most HO scale cork roadbed profiles Can be finished with ballast or foam-safe paints Single-piece pad, no seams to fill under the crossing Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series These pads are sold to match a specific turnout or crossing, so most layouts need several. The rest of the range: Turnout roadbed 948-9030 Turnout Roadbed, #4 LH Turnout 948-9031 Turnout Roadbed, #4 RH Turnout 948-9032 Turnout Roadbed, #5 LH Turnout 948-9033 Turnout Roadbed, #5 RH Turnout 948-9034 Turnout Roadbed, #6 LH Turnout 948-9035 Turnout Roadbed, #6 RH Turnout 948-9036 Turnout Roadbed, #8 LH Turnout 948-9037 Turnout Roadbed, #8 RH Turnout 948-9038 Turnout Roadbed, #10 LH Turnout 948-9039 Turnout Roadbed, #10 RH Turnout Crossing roadbed 948-9040 Crossing Roadbed, 90-Degree Crossing 948-9041 Crossing Roadbed, 45-Degree Crossing 948-9042 Crossing Roadbed, 30-Degree Crossing Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you. What does it fit?Walthers Code 83 60-degree crossings. Roadbed pads are shape-specific, so match the pad to the turnout or crossing you are laying. The full range is listed above. How many pads come in a package?One crossing pad. Will it match my existing cork roadbed?Yes. The profile is designed to match standard HO cork, so it lines up without a step where the two meet. Explore More Browse the full WalthersTrack range, more Track & Roadbed, and everything on Pre-Order.

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Add a piece of small-town character to your HO layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Park Gazebo. Since the Victorian era, gazebos have stood in parks and town squares across North America as ornate bandstands and gathering places for concerts, celebrations and community events. They have never really gone out of fashion. Today the same structures host weddings, farmers markets and festivals, which makes this a useful little kit whether your layout is set in 1900 or last summer. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Summer 2026 Payment Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout. Specifications Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4206 UPC 616374234172 Scale HO (1:87) Type Plastic structure kit, unassembled Footprint 3-9/16 x 2-15/16 x 2-13/16 in (9.1 x 7.5 x 7.2 cm) Moulded Colour Gray Paint & Glue Required, not included Condition New Features Parts moulded in gray plastic Realistic structural and decorative wood-grain detail Finely detailed components Compact footprint that drops into a park, town square or trackside green Suits any era from the Victorian period to the present day Scale: HO (1:87) Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this one in Summer 2026. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you. Is the scenery included?No. The kit contains the gazebo only. The photo shows it painted and placed in a finished scene, so the figures, trees, planters and groundcover are sold separately. Do I need paint and glue?Yes. It is an unassembled plastic kit, and neither paint nor cement is included. What scale is this?HO scale (1:87). Explore More Browse more Buildings & Structures, the full Walthers Cornerstone range, and everything on Pre-Order.

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In 1942 the War Production Board had a problem: the railroads needed more hoppers to move coal and other vital freight, and every ton of steel was spoken for by the war effort. The answer was the War Emergency hopper, built to conserve critical steel by using thinner steel not vital to war production for the body, with steel reserved for the frame and brake gear. They were meant as a stopgap. Plenty of them stayed in revenue service for years after the war, which makes them a useful car for anything from a wartime layout to a 1950s coal drag. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Paid in full at checkout Specifications Brand WalthersProto Item Number 920-105908 UPC 616374237265 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 34' Steel-Sheathed War Emergency Hopper Road Name Santa Fe Road Number 180624 Assembly Ready to run Condition New Features Prototype introduced by the War Production Board in 1942 Composite construction using thinner steel to conserve wartime steel Factory-installed wire grab irons Detailed underframe and brake gear Many remained in service well after the war, so it suits 1940s through 1960s operations Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series War Emergency hoppers ran in blocks, so most layouts want several. More Santa Fe 920-105909 Santa Fe #180687 920-105910 Santa Fe #180705 Other roads in this release 920-105905 Ann Arbor #30940 920-105906 Ann Arbor #30945 920-105907 Ann Arbor #30956 920-105911 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194632 920-105912 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194789 920-105913 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194876 920-105914 Illinois Central #73015 920-105915 Illinois Central #73223 920-105916 Illinois Central #73478 920-105917 Louisville & Nashville #31675 920-105918 Louisville & Nashville #31696 920-105919 Louisville & Nashville #31740 Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?This is a pre-paid pre-order. You pay in full at checkout and your unit is locked in. If you cancel before it ships, 90% is refundable and we keep a 10% cancellation fee. What is a War Emergency hopper?A wartime design that substituted thinner steel for scarce steel. Cars like these kept coal moving while steel went to the war effort. Does the photo show this exact road number?No. Walthers supplies one photo per paint scheme and labels it as a previously released version, so the number on the car in the image may differ from the one you receive. Is it ready to run?Yes, it comes assembled and ready for the layout. Explore More Browse more Rolling Stock, the full WalthersProto range, and everything on Pre-Order.

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In 1942 the War Production Board had a problem: the railroads needed more hoppers to move coal and other vital freight, and every ton of steel was spoken for by the war effort. The answer was the War Emergency hopper, built to conserve critical steel by using wood for the sides and end slopes, with steel reserved for the frame and brake gear. They were meant as a stopgap. Plenty of them stayed in revenue service for years after the war, which makes them a useful car for anything from a wartime layout to a 1950s coal drag. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Paid in full at checkout Specifications Brand WalthersProto Item Number 920-105905 UPC 616374237234 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 34' Wood-Sheathed War Emergency Hopper Road Name Ann Arbor Road Number 30940 Assembly Ready to run Condition New Features Prototype introduced by the War Production Board in 1942 Composite construction using wood to conserve wartime steel Factory-installed wire grab irons Detailed underframe and brake gear Many remained in service well after the war, so it suits 1940s through 1960s operations Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series War Emergency hoppers ran in blocks, so most layouts want several. More Ann Arbor 920-105906 Ann Arbor #30945 920-105907 Ann Arbor #30956 Other roads in this release 920-105908 Santa Fe #180624 920-105909 Santa Fe #180687 920-105910 Santa Fe #180705 920-105911 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194632 920-105912 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194789 920-105913 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194876 920-105914 Illinois Central #73015 920-105915 Illinois Central #73223 920-105916 Illinois Central #73478 920-105917 Louisville & Nashville #31675 920-105918 Louisville & Nashville #31696 920-105919 Louisville & Nashville #31740 Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?This is a pre-paid pre-order. You pay in full at checkout and your unit is locked in. If you cancel before it ships, 90% is refundable and we keep a 10% cancellation fee. What is a War Emergency hopper?A wartime design that substituted wood for scarce steel. Cars like these kept coal moving while steel went to the war effort. Does the photo show this exact road number?No. Walthers supplies one photo per paint scheme and labels it as a previously released version, so the number on the car in the image may differ from the one you receive. Is it ready to run?Yes, it comes assembled and ready for the layout. Explore More Browse more Rolling Stock, the full WalthersProto range, and everything on Pre-Order.

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In 1942 the War Production Board had a problem: the railroads needed more hoppers to move coal and other vital freight, and every ton of steel was spoken for by the war effort. The answer was the War Emergency hopper, built to conserve critical steel by using thinner steel not vital to war production for the body, with steel reserved for the frame and brake gear. They were meant as a stopgap. Plenty of them stayed in revenue service for years after the war, which makes them a useful car for anything from a wartime layout to a 1950s coal drag. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Paid in full at checkout Specifications Brand WalthersProto Item Number 920-105910 UPC 616374237289 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 34' Steel-Sheathed War Emergency Hopper Road Name Santa Fe Road Number 180705 Assembly Ready to run Condition New Features Prototype introduced by the War Production Board in 1942 Composite construction using thinner steel to conserve wartime steel Factory-installed wire grab irons Detailed underframe and brake gear Many remained in service well after the war, so it suits 1940s through 1960s operations Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series War Emergency hoppers ran in blocks, so most layouts want several. More Santa Fe 920-105908 Santa Fe #180624 920-105909 Santa Fe #180687 Other roads in this release 920-105905 Ann Arbor #30940 920-105906 Ann Arbor #30945 920-105907 Ann Arbor #30956 920-105911 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194632 920-105912 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194789 920-105913 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194876 920-105914 Illinois Central #73015 920-105915 Illinois Central #73223 920-105916 Illinois Central #73478 920-105917 Louisville & Nashville #31675 920-105918 Louisville & Nashville #31696 920-105919 Louisville & Nashville #31740 Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?This is a pre-paid pre-order. You pay in full at checkout and your unit is locked in. If you cancel before it ships, 90% is refundable and we keep a 10% cancellation fee. What is a War Emergency hopper?A wartime design that substituted thinner steel for scarce steel. Cars like these kept coal moving while steel went to the war effort. Does the photo show this exact road number?No. Walthers supplies one photo per paint scheme and labels it as a previously released version, so the number on the car in the image may differ from the one you receive. Is it ready to run?Yes, it comes assembled and ready for the layout. Explore More Browse more Rolling Stock, the full WalthersProto range, and everything on Pre-Order.

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In 1942 the War Production Board had a problem: the railroads needed more hoppers to move coal and other vital freight, and every ton of steel was spoken for by the war effort. The answer was the War Emergency hopper, built to conserve critical steel by using wood for the sides and end slopes, with steel reserved for the frame and brake gear. They were meant as a stopgap. Plenty of them stayed in revenue service for years after the war, which makes them a useful car for anything from a wartime layout to a 1950s coal drag. Pre-Order Details Reserve by 30 August 2026 Expected release Winter 2027 Payment Paid in full at checkout Specifications Brand WalthersProto Item Number 920-105911 UPC 616374237296 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 34' Wood-Sheathed War Emergency Hopper Road Name Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road Number 194632 Assembly Ready to run Condition New Features Prototype introduced by the War Production Board in 1942 Composite construction using wood to conserve wartime steel Factory-installed wire grab irons Detailed underframe and brake gear Many remained in service well after the war, so it suits 1940s through 1960s operations Scale: HO (1:87) More in This Series War Emergency hoppers ran in blocks, so most layouts want several. More Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 920-105912 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194789 920-105913 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194876 Other roads in this release 920-105905 Ann Arbor #30940 920-105906 Ann Arbor #30945 920-105907 Ann Arbor #30956 920-105908 Santa Fe #180624 920-105909 Santa Fe #180687 920-105910 Santa Fe #180705 920-105914 Illinois Central #73015 920-105915 Illinois Central #73223 920-105916 Illinois Central #73478 920-105917 Louisville & Nashville #31675 920-105918 Louisville & Nashville #31696 920-105919 Louisville & Nashville #31740 Frequently Asked Questions When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us. How does the pre-order work?This is a pre-paid pre-order. You pay in full at checkout and your unit is locked in. If you cancel before it ships, 90% is refundable and we keep a 10% cancellation fee. What is a War Emergency hopper?A wartime design that substituted wood for scarce steel. Cars like these kept coal moving while steel went to the war effort. Does the photo show this exact road number?No. Walthers supplies one photo per paint scheme and labels it as a previously released version, so the number on the car in the image may differ from the one you receive. Is it ready to run?Yes, it comes assembled and ready for the layout. Explore More Browse more Rolling Stock, the full WalthersProto range, and everything on Pre-Order.

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