Bluford Shops

Bluford Shops 74201 | 70-Ton 3-Bay Offset-Side Hopper, Rock Island #10442 | N Scale

SKU: BLU-74201
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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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Features
  • 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.
More Information
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
FAQ

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
ScaleN Scale
Road nameRock Island
Type3-Bay Open Hopper
EraModern
FeaturesKnuckle Couplers, Prototype Accuracy
ManufacturerBluford Shops
Part #BLU-74201
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