HO Scale 50-Ton Offset Twin Hopper - Monon Railroad
Add authentic Midwestern character to your HO scale layout with this detailed 50-ton offset twin hopper from Accurail, decorated for the Monon Railroad. This model represents the classic coal and aggregate haulers that were workhorses of American railroading from the steam era through the transition period.
Key Features:
- Monon Railroad Decoration: Authentic Monon paint scheme with period-accurate lettering and road number
- Offset Twin Design: Accurately modeled offset twin hopper configuration typical of 1930s-1950s coal service equipment
- 50-Ton Capacity: Prototypical 50-ton capacity hopper for coal, ore, and aggregate service
- 7700 Series Design: Based on the popular 7700 series offset twin hopper design used by many railroads
- Quality Construction: Precision-molded plastic body with accurate rivet and panel details from Accurail
- Easy Assembly Kit: Snap-together construction makes assembly straightforward for modelers of all skill levels
Perfect For:
This 50-ton offset twin hopper is ideal for modelers recreating 1930s through 1960s railroading on their HO scale layouts. The Monon Railroad, officially the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway, served Indiana and Illinois with distinctive red and cream equipment. This hopper is perfect for coal mine operations, industrial switching, or general freight consists from the steam and early diesel eras.
Complementary Products:
Build an authentic coal or aggregate consist with our selection of HO Scale Hopper Cars. Expand your twin hopper fleet with our Accurail USRA Twin Hopper SAL, Accurail 55T USRA Twin Hopper Tennessee Central, Accurail Pennsylvania 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.