This is Bachmann 19552 55T 2-Bay Hopper WM. USRA 55 ton 2 bay outside braced hopper with load, Western Maryland #10904. A hopper car is a type of railroad freight car used to transport loose bulk commodities such as coal, ore, grain, and track ballast. This type of car is distinguished from a gondola car in that it has opening doors on the underside or on the sides to discharge its cargo. The development of the hopper car went along with the development of automated handling of such commodities, with automated loading and unloading facilities. Most steel hoppers followed what quickly became the standard layout of two sawtooth hoppers and outside bracing for the sides. Its key features are: NMRA profile wheels Needle-point axles Body-mounted E-Z Mate Mark II couplers

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. The wheels show faint signs of wear. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please see my pictures for additional features. Overall condition is Like New.

Condition: Like New (C-8)
Operational Status: Not Applicable
Original Box: Yes (P-7)

Manufacturer: Bachmann
Model Number: 19552
Road Name: Western Maryland (WM)

Scale/Era: N Scale
Model Type: Freight Cars

The SKU for this item is 5917571.

Product Id: 11979781