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HO Accurail Chicago & North Western Panel-Side Twin Hopper 3-Car Set 8174

$46.49 $61.98
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SKU: ACU8174
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HO Scale Chicago & North Western Panel-Side Twin Hopper 3-Car Set

Add authentic Midwestern railroading to your HO scale layout with this detailed 3-car set of panel-side twin hoppers from Accurail, decorated for the Chicago & North Western Railway. This value-packed set captures the classic coal haulers that served the Upper Midwest during the transition and modern eras of American railroading.

Key Features:

  • 3-Car Value Set: Three Chicago & North Western panel-side twin hoppers with different road numbers
  • C&NW Livery: Authentic Chicago & North Western paint scheme with period-accurate lettering in distinctive yellow and green
  • Panel-Side Twin Design: Accurately modeled panel-side twin hopper configuration typical of 1950s-1970s coal service equipment
  • 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 hoppers at a great price for building your freight roster
  • Singles Available: Individual cars available separately as #81741 (random road number from 3-car set)

Perfect For:

This 3-car set is ideal for modelers recreating 1950s through 1980s railroading on their HO scale layouts. The Chicago & North Western Railway served the Upper Midwest from Chicago to the Dakotas and Wyoming, making these cars perfect for coal mine operations, industrial switching, or general freight consists from the transition and modern eras. The C&NW's distinctive yellow and green livery adds authentic regional character to any layout.

Complementary Products:

Build an authentic coal 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 explore their complete product line and find additional information about their model railroad products.

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