Bluford Shops 74201 | 70-Ton 3-Bay Offset-Side Hopper, Rock Island #10442 | N Scale
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Description
Add Rock Island #10442 to your N scale freight roster with this Bluford Shops 70-ton three-bay offset-side hopper. Rock Island leased these rebuilt cars from United States Railway Equipment. The scheme includes consolidated stencils added after 1972. The ready-to-run model includes a coal load and magnetic knuckle couplers.
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- Detailed plastic sides, ends and hopper doors with diecast structural assembly.
- Molded brake tank, valve, air lines and slope-sheet braces.
- Separate vertical brake rod and lever assembly, plus body-mounted brake hose detail.
- Close coupling with body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers.
- Coal load included. Track and locomotive sold separately.
- N scale, 1:160. Intended for hobbyists age 14 and older.
| Brand | Bluford Shops |
| Item Number | 74201 |
| Scale | N, 1:160 |
| Car Type | 70-ton 3-bay offset-side open hopper |
| Road Name | Rock Island |
| Road Number | 10442 |
| Paint Scheme | post-1972 |
| 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 |
| Package | One assembled, ready-to-run car |
| Condition | New |
Is this a kit?
No. One assembled, ready-to-run hopper is included.
Which road number is supplied?
Item 74201 is Rock Island #10442. The manufacturer image shows a representative car from the series and may show another road number.
Is a load included?
Yes, a coal load is included.
Does it need DCC?
No. This is an unpowered car for compatible N scale layouts running DC or DCC.
Specifications
| Scale | N Scale |
|---|---|
| Road name | Rock Island |
| Type | 3-Bay Open Hopper |
| Era | Modern |
| Features | Knuckle Couplers, Prototype Accuracy |
| Manufacturer | Bluford Shops |
| Part # | BLU-74201 |