[Pre-Order] WalthersProto 920-105909 | 34' Steel-Sheathed War Emergency Hopper - Ready to Run - Santa Fe #180687 | HO Scale
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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 thinner steel not vital to war production for the body, 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 | 920-105909 |
| UPC | 616374237272 |
| Scale | HO (1:87) |
| Car Type | 34' Steel-Sheathed War Emergency Hopper |
| Road Name | Santa Fe |
| Road Number | 180687 |
| Assembly | Ready to run |
| Condition | New |
Features
- Prototype introduced by the War Production Board in 1942
- Composite construction using thinner steel 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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Other roads in this release
- 920-105905 Ann Arbor #30940
- 920-105906 Ann Arbor #30945
- 920-105907 Ann Arbor #30956
- 920-105911 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194632
- 920-105912 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194789
- 920-105913 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #194876
- 920-105914 Illinois Central #73015
- 920-105915 Illinois Central #73223
- 920-105916 Illinois Central #73478
- 920-105917 Louisville & Nashville #31675
- 920-105918 Louisville & Nashville #31696
- 920-105919 Louisville & Nashville #31740
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 thinner steel 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
| Scale | HO Scale |
|---|---|
| Type | Hopper |
| TCA grading | C-10 Mint—Brand New |
| Manufacturer | WalthersProto |
| Part # | 920-105909 |