{"product_id":"menards-rio-grande-union-pacific-smooth-sided-hopper-car-o-gauge","title":"Menards Rio Grande Union Pacific Smooth-Sided Hopper Car O Gauge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRio Grande and Union Pacific O Gauge Smooth-Sided Hopper Car\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smooth-sided hopper car is one of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/collections\/model-train-freight-cars\"\u003emodel train freight cars\u003c\/a\u003e that help bring granular cargo to life on your 3-rail O scale layout. Its center-flow design reflects the hoppers railroads still rely on today to move grain, sand, fertilizer, soda ash, and plastic pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern hoppers evolved from 19th century open-top coal cars. Those early cars had open tops for loading, tall sides for capacity, and multiple bottom hatches for quick unloading. This model captures the later refinement: rounded outward sides for added capacity, multiple top hatches for faster loading, and a single channel that directs material to the discharge hatches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxy hopper profile with smooth, gently curving sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed walkway running around all four sides of the roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoading hatches along the roof centerline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour discharge hatches on the underframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd-on brake wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLadders at all four corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic trucks with smooth-rolling metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended coupler length, measured coupler to coupler at 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDecoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long, open body of this hopper offers plenty of room for colorful graphics. Each car is uniquely numbered, so no two are alike, and the Rio Grande and Union Pacific paint schemes add classic railroad character to your fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach car is uniquely numbered, so no two are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with 3-rail O scale track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigates O-27 curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, lubricate all metal parts before running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 14 in. L x 2-5\/8 in. W x 3-3\/4 in. H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: O\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge: 3-rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hopper car arrives in a clear protective insert to help keep the model safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/collections\/ride-on-cars\"\u003eShop all Magic Cars® ride on cars →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MagicCars","offers":[{"title":"Yes, Free Custom License Plate","offer_id":53032486011111,"sku":"25-700537","price":83.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Thanks, Not Needed","offer_id":53032486076647,"sku":"25-700538","price":83.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2245\/9711\/files\/magic-cars-menards-rio-grande-union-pacific-smooth-sided-hopper-car-o-gauge-1.jpg?v=1794327201","url":"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/products\/menards-rio-grande-union-pacific-smooth-sided-hopper-car-o-gauge","provider":"MagicCars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}