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HO Accurail Private Owner Steel Company Twin Hopper 3-Car Set 8172

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HO Scale Private Owner Steel Company Twin Hopper 3-Car Set - Industrial Liveries

Add authentic industrial character to your HO scale layout with this detailed 3-car set of 55-ton USRA twin hoppers from Accurail, decorated for three major steel companies. This value-packed set includes hoppers for Carnegie Steel Company, Superior Steel Company, and National Tube Company, representing the privately-owned equipment that served American steel mills during the early to mid-20th century.

Set Includes:

Key Features:

  • Three Industrial Liveries: Represents three major steel industry companies in one convenient set
  • 55-Ton USRA Twin Hopper Design: Accurately modeled United States Railroad Administration twin hopper design for coal and ore service
  • Private Owner Equipment: Authentic privately-owned hopper cars typical of steel mill operations
  • Quality Construction: Precision-molded plastic bodies with accurate rivet and panel details from Accurail
  • Easy Assembly Kits: Snap-together construction makes assembly straightforward for modelers of all skill levels
  • Value Set: Three twin hoppers at a great price for building your freight roster
  • Prototypical Details: Accurate company logos and lettering throughout all three cars

Perfect For:

This 3-car set is ideal for modelers recreating 1920s through 1950s railroading on their HO scale layouts. These privately-owned twin hoppers represent the specialized equipment used by steel companies for transporting coal and ore to their mills, making this set perfect for industrial switching operations, steel mill service, coal mine operations, or general manifest freight consists from the steam and early diesel eras. The variety of company names adds authentic diversity to your industrial freight operations.

Complementary Products:

Build an authentic industrial consist with our selection of HO Scale Hopper Cars. Expand your twin hopper fleet with our Accurail USRA Twin Hopper SAL, Accurail 50-Ton Offset Twin Hopper Monon, Accurail Pennsylvania H31C Wood-Side Twin Hopper, or the Accurail Pennsylvania Wood-Side Twin Hopper 3-Car Set. Browse our complete HO Scale Rolling Stock collection to build your freight roster.

About Accurail:

Accurail has been producing quality HO scale freight car kits since 1967, known for their excellent value, accurate details, and easy assembly. Visit https://accurailinc.com/ to find additional information about their model railroad products.

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