O MTH Erie 4-Bay Hopper Car #32592 30-75752

MTH RailKing Erie 4-Bay Hopper Car #32592

Add authentic vintage freight operations to your O gauge layout with the MTH RailKing Erie 4-Bay Hopper Car. This highly detailed open-top hopper features prototypical Erie Railroad livery and represents the workhorse freight cars used to transport coal, ore, gravel, and other bulk materials throughout the Erie's extensive network in the northeastern United States.

Key Features

• Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Body - High-quality construction with authentic 4-bay hopper profile
• Prototypical Erie Railroad Paint Scheme - Accurate road number #32592 with classic Erie lettering and logos
• Four-Bay Design - Realistic open-top hopper configuration with detailed interior ribbing
• Metal Wheels and Axles - Smooth rolling performance and realistic appearance
• Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks - Heavy-duty construction for reliable operation
• Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers - Compatible with all O gauge equipment
• Decorative Brake Wheels - Authentic railroad detailing
• Separate Metal Handrails - Scale appearance and durability
• Fast-Angle Wheel Sets - Superior tracking on curves
• Needle-Point Axles - Reduced friction for smooth operation
• Operates On O-27 Curves - Compatible with layouts of all sizes

Prototype Information

Four-bay hopper cars were essential freight equipment for transporting coal, ore, gravel, sand, and other bulk materials that could withstand exposure to the elements. These open-top cars featured sloped bays with bottom discharge doors, allowing for quick unloading at coal yards, steel mills, and construction sites. The four-bay design provided an optimal balance between capacity and weight distribution.

Erie Railroad Heritage

The Erie Railroad, operating from 1832 to 1960, was a major northeastern railroad serving New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. Known for its distinctive diamond logo and role in transporting coal from Pennsylvania's anthracite fields, the Erie operated thousands of hopper cars to move bulk commodities to industrial centers throughout the region. The railroad merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western in 1960 to form the Erie Lackawanna Railway.

Dimensions

Unit Measures: 11 1/2" x 2 3/8" x 2 3/4" - Traditional O gauge proportions perfect for RailKing freight consists.

Compatibility

This hopper car is designed for O gauge 3-rail layouts and is compatible with MTH, Lionel, Atlas O, and other O gauge track systems. The car operates smoothly on O-27 curves, making it suitable for layouts of all sizes from starter sets to expansive model railroads.

Complementary Products

Build authentic vintage freight consists with our O Rolling Stock collection, featuring MTH Denver & Rio Grande 3-Car 4-Bay Hopper Car Set, MTH Erie Premier 34' Composite Hopper Car, and MTH Barber Foundry Ore Car. Complete your O gauge layout with locomotives and track from our O Scale collection.

About MTH Electric Trains

MTH Electric Trains has been a leading manufacturer of model trains and accessories since 1980, known for producing highly detailed, feature-rich locomotives and rolling stock across multiple scales. Visit MTH Trains' official website to explore their complete product line and learn more about their commitment to quality and innovation in model railroading.