Broadway Limited puts a matched pair of Chesapeake & Ohio class H2a three-bay hoppers on your N scale layout, road numbers 379701 and 379927. Both cars are fully assembled and decorated in the black-with-white scheme carrying the "C and O for Progress" herald, and each one ships with a removable coal load already dropped in. This is Pack B, the companion release to 7152 Pack A, so running the two sets together gives you four individually numbered cars for a believable coal drag.
The H2a was the workhorse of Appalachian coal railroading. Norfolk & Western rostered them by the thousands, and neighboring roads including the C&O owned or leased near-identical cars, which is why a string of these looks right behind almost any steam or early diesel power on an eastern coal line.
Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Broadway Limited Imports |
| Item Number |
7153 |
| Scale |
N Scale (1:160) |
| Car Type |
Class H2a 3-Bay Open Hopper |
| Road Name |
Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) |
| Road Numbers |
379701 and 379927 |
| Paint Scheme |
Black with white lettering, 2-pack B |
| Cars Included |
2 |
| Body Material |
ABS plastic body with ABS chassis |
| Wheels |
Metal wheels and axles |
| Couplers |
Operating knuckle couplers |
| Coal Load |
Removable |
| Rail Compatibility |
Code 55, 70 and 80 |
| Minimum Operating Radius |
9 inches |
| Era |
1949 to 1970 |
| Condition |
New, factory sealed |
| UPC |
836563071535 |
Features
- Two cars per pack, each carrying its own road number so no two cars in your consist match.
- Completely assembled and decorated at the factory. Nothing to build, paint or letter.
- Plastic (ABS) body on an ABS chassis, with crisp rivet, side-post and end-ladder detail.
- Metal wheels and axles milled for smooth, low-friction rolling and better electrical pickup on your track.
- Detailed underbody and detailed hopper interior, both visible in normal viewing.
- Removable coal load, so the same cars can run loaded on the way out and empty on the way back.
- Operating knuckle couplers work straight out of the box with other knuckle-equipped N scale rolling stock.
- Operates on Code 55, 70 and 80 rail with a minimum radius of 9 inches, so it fits compact layouts as well as large ones.
More in This Series
These hoppers were built to run in blocks. Add the matching packs to build a full coal train:
- Broadway Limited 7152, C&O Black & White, 2-pack A
- Broadway Limited 7154, Chessie System (C&O), 2-pack A
- Broadway Limited 7155, Chessie System (C&O), 2-pack B
- Broadway Limited 7156, Western Maryland Billboard, 2-pack A
- Broadway Limited 7157, Western Maryland Billboard, 2-pack B
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to assemble or paint anything?
No. Both cars come completely assembled and decorated with metal wheelsets and working couplers installed. Set them on the rails and go.
Which road numbers are in this pack?
C&O 379701 and C&O 379927. Pack A (item 7152) carries two different numbers again, so buying both packs gives you four unique cars.
Will these run on my track?
Yes on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 rail. The cars need a minimum radius of 9 inches, which most N scale track plans clear easily.
Can I run them empty?
Yes. The coal load lifts out, so you can alternate loaded and empty moves on the same layout session.
What era do these fit?
The black scheme with the "C and O for Progress" herald fits roughly 1949 through 1970, which covers late steam, the transition era and first-generation diesels.
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