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MD-26-900 “PRE-ORDER” HO Scale C&O ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper 6-pack Set

$159.99

PRE-ORDER

These models represent the 70-ton rebuilt quad hoppers in the series 71500-72999. These cars have angular ends.

There are two 6-packs available:

ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, C&O H7-13, Black & White: 

6-pack A, car numbers: 71602, 71770, 71935, 72264, 72432, 72529

6-pack B, car numbers: 71789, 71825, 71852, 72045, 72304, 72490

Pre-order due date: February 26, 2026
Expected ETA: April 2026

Model Features:

Model accurately scaled from prototype blueprints
Fine rivet detail throughout interior and exterior
Wire grab irons
Separate brake line and brake hoses
Ajax brakes
Two newly-tooled 70-ton trucks – solid bearing and roller bearing
Improved truck mounting design
Brake shoe and brake beam detail on trucks
Metal wheelsets feature prototypical wheel face contours
Factory equipped with metal Kadee-compatible knuckle couplers
Removable ABS coal load.  Detailed and decorated interior.
Prototypically accurate decoration
Fine printing accurately reproduces builders’ stencils, trust lettering, repack data, and other minor lettering
Brake test stencil data printed on brake reservoir where appropriate
Reporting marks on center sill where appropriate

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PRE-ORDER

These models represent the 70-ton rebuilt quad hoppers in the series 71500-72999. These cars have angular ends.

There are two 6-packs available:

ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, C&O H7-13, Black & White: 

6-pack A, car numbers: 71602, 71770, 71935, 72264, 72432, 72529

6-pack B, car numbers: 71789, 71825, 71852, 72045, 72304, 72490

Pre-order due date: February 26, 2026
Expected ETA: April 2026

Model Features:

Model accurately scaled from prototype blueprints
Fine rivet detail throughout interior and exterior
Wire grab irons
Separate brake line and brake hoses
Ajax brakes
Two newly-tooled 70-ton trucks – solid bearing and roller bearing
Improved truck mounting design
Brake shoe and brake beam detail on trucks
Metal wheelsets feature prototypical wheel face contours
Factory equipped with metal Kadee-compatible knuckle couplers
Removable ABS coal load.  Detailed and decorated interior.
Prototypically accurate decoration
Fine printing accurately reproduces builders’ stencils, trust lettering, repack data, and other minor lettering
Brake test stencil data printed on brake reservoir where appropriate
Reporting marks on center sill where appropriate

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6-Pack A, 6-Pack B

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