Rapido Canadian 3800 cylindrical hopper
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Price: Single car, $54.95; six-pack, $329.70
Era: 1965+ (varies depending on paint scheme)
Manufacturer: Rapido Trains Inc., 500 Alden Road, Unit 21, Markham, Ontario L3R 5H5 Canada; 905-474-3314; rapidotrains.com
Canadian 3800 cylindrical hopper features:
- Round-hatch or Trough-hatch design
- Dofasco S-2 100-ton trucks
- Two body variations with 6- or 11-side panels
- Optional additional air reservoir on NSC cars (if applicable)
- Etched-metal running boards and brake crossover platforms
- Factory-installed air pipes and uncoupling levers
- Plastic walkway supports and end cages
- Separate air piping and brake equipment details
Release date: Available now
Paint schemes: Canadian National (gray “Delivery” scheme; white “Wet Noodle” herald; and gray with CNLX reporting marks); Canadian Pacific (black “Delivery” scheme; black “Multimark” herald; and silver “Repaint” scheme); Canpotex (gray); Cementos Anahuac del Golfo (gray); Potash Corporation (orange); Procor (gray with black logo); Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo (black “Delivery” scheme). Available in one single car and one six-pack per scheme.
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