{"product_id":"micro-trains-983-05-097-kcs-3-bay-covered-hopper-n-scale","title":"Micro-Trains 983 05 097 | 3-Bay Covered Hopper - Weathered - KCS 3-Pack | N Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis weathered 3-pack features authentic Kansas City Southern (KCS) 3-bay covered hoppers designed for transporting dry bulk commodities like grain, cement, sand, and plastic pellets. These modern freight cars showcase KCS's distinctive red and yellow livery with factory-applied weathering that replicates years of service wear. Built to prototype specifications, these cars feature detailed underframes, brake rigging, and realistic operating characteristics. Kansas City Southern was a major Class I railroad serving the central United States before merging with Canadian Pacific to form CPKC in 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied weathering with authentic wear patterns and fading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansas City Southern red and yellow livery with accurate lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheelsets for superior electrical pickup and smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-Trains magnetic knuckle couplers for reliable coupling\/uncoupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine scale detailing including grab irons, brake wheels, and ladders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed underframe with accurate brake rigging and piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical 3-bay covered hopper design for dry bulk commodities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-run - no assembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/n-scale\"\u003eN Scale\u003c\/a\u003e track systems and manufacturers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree different road numbers included in weathered 3-pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern era freight cars perfect for contemporary layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision molded body with sharp, crisp details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 215px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e983 05 097\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/micro-trains-line\"\u003eMicro Trains Line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/n-scale\"\u003eN Scale (1:160)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e3-Bay Covered Hopper Weathered 3-Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eKansas City Southern (KCS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRoad Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e286426, 286433, 286640\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eModern (1990s-Present)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCouplers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMicro-Trains Magnetic Knuckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNew in Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eJune 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; 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