HO Accurail Carnegie Steel Company 81721

HO Accurail Carnegie Steel Company 55-Ton USRA Twin Hopper #81721

Bring the legacy of America's steel empire to your HO scale layout with this authentic 55-Ton USRA Twin Hopper from Accurail, decorated in Carnegie Steel Company livery. This model represents the private owner coal cars that served the legendary Pittsburgh-based steel giant founded by Andrew Carnegie, one of the most influential industrialists in American history.

Key Features:

• Prototype: 55-Ton USRA Twin Hopper design
• Road Name: Carnegie Steel Company
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Manufacturer: Accurail - trusted for quality ready-to-run rolling stock
• Item Number: 81721
• Era: Steam to early diesel transition period (1920s-1950s)
• Detail Level: Authentic private owner markings and lettering
• Part of Set: Singles from 3-Car Set #8172

About Carnegie Steel Company:

Carnegie Steel Company, founded by Andrew Carnegie in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was one of the most powerful steel producers in American history. At its peak, Carnegie Steel produced more steel than all of Great Britain combined. The company operated its own fleet of coal hoppers to ensure reliable fuel supply for its massive blast furnaces and steel mills. In 1901, Carnegie Steel became the foundation of United States Steel Corporation, the world's first billion-dollar corporation.

About USRA Twin Hoppers:

The United States Railroad Administration (USRA) standardized freight car designs during World War I to improve manufacturing efficiency and interoperability. These 55-ton twin hoppers became essential for coal transportation, featuring two separate compartments with bottom discharge doors for efficient unloading at industrial facilities, power plants, and steel mills throughout the Pittsburgh region and beyond.

Build Your Industrial Fleet:

This car is available individually or as part of the Private Owner Steel Company Twin Hopper 3-Car Set #8172, which also includes the National Tube Company #81723 and Superior Steel Company #81722. Expand your coal hauling operations with other Accurail hoppers from our HO Scale Hopper Car collection, including the USRA Twin Hopper SAL #36208 and 55T USRA Twin Hopper Tennessee Central to create authentic industrial switching operations and coal drags on your layout.

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