Rapido HO 127023 NSC 3800 Cu. Ft. Covered Hoppers, Canadian National (Delivery Scheme) #3 (6)

Includes road numbers 369404, 369461, 369490, 369522, 369572, 369610

The prototype cars were designed for carrying bulk commodities like powdered minerals and industrial chemicals, including cement and potash. They are 100-tons in capacity with four hopper compartments totaling 3800-3850 cubic feet and are fitted with either round or trough hatches. Examples were built by all three of the major car builders in Canada - Marine Industries, HawkerSiddeley and National Steel Car - and they have traveled to every corner of Canada and the contiguous United States.

Features:
Round-hatch or Trough-hatch design
Correct Dofasco S-2 100-ton trucks
Two body variations with 6- or 11-side panels
Three brake equipment variations and optional additional air reservoir on NSC cars (if applicable)
Etched running boards and brake changeover platform
Factory-installed air pipes and coupler cut levers
Finely moulded plastic walkway supports and end cages
Full separate air piping and brake equipment details