{"product_id":"bluford-shops-74205-rock-island-10457-hopper-n-scale","title":"Bluford Shops 74205 | 70-Ton 3-Bay Offset-Side Hopper, Rock Island #10457 | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd Rock Island #10457 to your N scale freight roster with this Bluford Shops 70-ton three-bay offset-side hopper. The post-1972 scheme represents cars leased from United States Railway Equipment after rebuilding, with consolidated stencils. The ready-to-run model includes a coal load and body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a mixed-number Rock Island consist with \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/bluford-shops-74207-rock-island-10485-hopper-n-scale\"\u003e74207\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/bluford-shops-74204-rock-island-10511-hopper-n-scale\"\u003e74204\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/bluford-shops-74201-rock-island-10442-hopper-n-scale\"\u003e74201\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBluford Shops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e74205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eN, 1:160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCar Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e70-ton 3-bay offset-side open hopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoadname\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRock Island\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e10457\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003epost-1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eInjection-molded plastic body with diecast slope-sheet, hopper-bay and center-sill assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCouplers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBody-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCoal load included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eOne ready-to-run car\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eNot provided by manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed plastic sides, ends and hopper doors with a diecast structural assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded brake tank, valve and air lines, plus slope-sheet braces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately molded vertical brake rod and lever assembly, and body-mounted brake hose detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose coupling with body-mounted magnetically operating knuckle couplers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a coal load and road-specific decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN scale, 1:160. Intended for hobbyists age 14 and older.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. One assembled, ready-to-run hopper car is included. Track and a locomotive are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich road number is supplied?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem 74205 is Rock Island #10457. The manufacturer catalogue image shows a representative road number from this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a DCC decoder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is an unpowered freight car and can be used behind a compatible N scale locomotive on DC or DCC layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a load included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a coal load is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-n\"\u003eN scale trains and rolling stock\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-n\"\u003eN scale track and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bluford Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50944648413439,"sku":"BLU-74205","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/74200_ri_10b05808-ffbe-4724-852b-c07eda8161d5.jpg?v=1793989407","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/en-gb\/products\/bluford-shops-74205-rock-island-10457-hopper-n-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}