Description
This 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.
Key Features:
- Factory-applied weathering with authentic wear patterns and fading
- Kansas City Southern red and yellow livery with accurate lettering
- Metal wheelsets for superior electrical pickup and smooth operation
- Micro-Trains magnetic knuckle couplers for reliable coupling/uncoupling
- Fine scale detailing including grab irons, brake wheels, and ladders
- Detailed underframe with accurate brake rigging and piping
- Prototypical 3-bay covered hopper design for dry bulk commodities
- Ready-to-run - no assembly required
- Compatible with all N Scale track systems and manufacturers
- Three different road numbers included in weathered 3-pack
- Modern era freight cars perfect for contemporary layouts
- Precision molded body with sharp, crisp details
More Information
| Item # |
983 05 097 |
| Brand |
Micro Trains Line |
| Scale |
N Scale (1:160) |
| Type |
3-Bay Covered Hopper Weathered 3-Pack |
| Road Name |
Kansas City Southern (KCS) |
| Road Numbers |
286426, 286433, 286640 |
| Era |
Modern (1990s-Present) |
| Couplers |
Micro-Trains Magnetic Knuckle |
| Wheels |
Metal |
| Condition |
New in Box |
| Release Date |
June 2025 |
| Assembly Required |
No - Ready to Run |
| MSRP |
$114.95 |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenal A which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
