WalthersProto 920-105906 HO scale 34' wood-sheathed War Emergency hopper, Ann Arbor #30945
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[Pre-Order] WalthersProto 920-105906 | 34' Wood-Sheathed War Emergency Hopper - Ready to Run - Ann Arbor #30945 | HO Scale

SKU: 920-105906UPC: 616374237241
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Description

In 1942 the War Production Board had a problem: the railroads needed more hoppers to move coal and other vital freight, and every ton of steel was spoken for by the war effort. The answer was the War Emergency hopper, built to conserve critical steel by using wood for the sides and end slopes, with steel reserved for the frame and brake gear.

They were meant as a stopgap. Plenty of them stayed in revenue service for years after the war, which makes them a useful car for anything from a wartime layout to a 1950s coal drag.

Pre-Order Details

Reserve by 30 August 2026
Expected release Winter 2027
Payment Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout.

Specifications

Brand WalthersProto
Item Number 920-105906
UPC 616374237241
Scale HO (1:87)
Car Type 34' Wood-Sheathed War Emergency Hopper
Road Name Ann Arbor
Road Number 30945
Assembly Ready to run
Condition New

Features

  • Prototype introduced by the War Production Board in 1942
  • Composite construction using wood to conserve wartime steel
  • Factory-installed wire grab irons
  • Detailed underframe and brake gear
  • Many remained in service well after the war, so it suits 1940s through 1960s operations
  • Scale: HO (1:87)

More in This Series

War Emergency hoppers ran in blocks, so most layouts want several.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will it ship?
Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us.

How does the pre-order work?
Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you.

What is a War Emergency hopper?
A wartime design that substituted wood for scarce steel. Cars like these kept coal moving while steel went to the war effort.

Does the photo show this exact road number?
No. Walthers supplies one photo per paint scheme and labels it as a previously released version, so the number on the car in the image may differ from the one you receive.

Is it ready to run?
Yes, it comes assembled and ready for the layout.

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Specifications
ScaleHO Scale
TypeHopper
TCA gradingC-10 Mint—Brand New
ManufacturerWalthersProto
Part #920-105906
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