Bluford Shops 74185 | 70-Ton 3-Bay Offset-Side Hopper, Milwaukee Road #370402 | N Scale
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Description
Add Milwaukee Road #370402 to your N scale freight roster with this Bluford Shops 70-ton three-bay offset-side hopper. The post-1953 scheme carries The Milwaukee Road logo introduced in 1953. The ready-to-run model includes a coal load and body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers.
Build a mixed-number Milwaukee Road consist with Bluford Shops 74180, Bluford Shops 74187, Bluford Shops 74181.
Specifications
| Brand | Bluford Shops |
| Item Number | 74185 |
| Scale | N, 1:160 |
| Car Type | 70-ton 3-bay offset-side open hopper |
| Roadname | Milwaukee Road |
| Road Number | 370402 |
| Paint Scheme | post-1953 |
| Construction | Injection-molded plastic body with diecast slope-sheet, hopper-bay and center-sill assembly |
| Couplers | Body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers |
| Load | Coal load included |
| Quantity | One ready-to-run car |
| Condition | New |
| UPC | Not provided by manufacturer |
Features
- Detailed plastic sides, ends and hopper doors with a diecast structural assembly.
- Molded brake tank, valve and air lines, plus slope-sheet braces.
- Separately molded vertical brake rod and lever assembly, and body-mounted brake hose detail.
- Close coupling with body-mounted magnetically operating knuckle couplers.
- Includes a coal load and road-specific decoration.
- N scale, 1:160. Intended for hobbyists age 14 and older.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a kit?
No. One assembled, ready-to-run hopper car is included. Track and a locomotive are sold separately.
Which road number is supplied?
Item 74185 is Milwaukee Road #370402. The manufacturer catalogue image shows a representative road number from this series.
Does it need a DCC decoder?
No. This is an unpowered freight car and can be used behind a compatible N scale locomotive on DC or DCC layouts.
Is a load included?
Yes, a coal load is included.
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Specifications
| Scale | N Scale |
|---|---|
| Road name | Milwaukee Road |
| Type | 3-Bay Open Hopper |
| Era | Transition Era |
| Features | Knuckle Couplers, Prototype Accuracy |
| Manufacturer | Bluford Shops |
| Part # | BLU-74185 |