Model Trains

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Bessmer & Lake Erie - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Reading #2 ''Speed Lettering'' - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hoppers -- Upper Merion & Plymouth - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Cambria & Indiana - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- CSX - Western Maryland - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Delaware & Hudson #3 - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Data Only (black) - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Data Only (brown) - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Louisville & Nashville #2 (orange) - HO-Scale

Features: Bowser easy-to-build kits feature plastic molded bodies, underframes, brake platforms, brake wheels, coal loads (where appropriate), free-rolling trucks, nonmagnetic wheels, x2f couplers. Other features include authentic painting and printing, and coupler pockets that accept Kadee #5 couplers.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper Kit -- Deleware & Hudson - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- BDMX - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- PLWX (white end) - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Missouri-Kansas-Texas ''Katy'' (black) - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Southern Railway #2 (black w/white lettering) - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Pittsburgh & Shawmut #2 w/Diamond Herald (black, white) - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Chesapeake & Ohio - CSX - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Baltimore & Ohio - CSX - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Northern Pacific - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Burlington Northern ''Stealth Lettering'' (black w/small white reporting marks) - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Burlington Northern ''New Image'' (black, white w/lrg BN herald & reporting mark - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Burlington Northern Santa Fe (Oxide, white) - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Santa Fe #2 - HO-Scale

Features: Bowser easy-to-build kits feature plastic molded bodies, underframes, brake platforms, brake wheels, coal loads (where appropriate), free-rolling trucks, nonmagnetic wheels, x2f couplers. Other features include authentic painting and printing, and coupler pockets that accept Kadee #5 couplers.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper Kit -- Burlington Northern 'Stealth' Logo - HO-Scale

Features: Bowser easy-to-build kits feature plastic molded bodies, underframes, brake platforms, brake wheels, coal loads (where appropriate), free-rolling trucks, nonmagnetic wheels, x2f couplers. Other features include authentic painting and printing, and coupler pockets that accept Kadee #5 couplers.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper Kit -- Soo Line - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Canadian National #2 (brown w/white lettering) - HO-Scale

Features: Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3" high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) -- Conrail w/NYC Reporting Marks - HO-Scale

Features: The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the "round roof" or "wagon top." By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4" inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5" in the center and 10' at the sides. The external appearance changed with the roof sheets overlapping the side sheets at the eaves. This gave a flush appearance to the roof as compared to the inset of the original design. By 1936, the sing
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31a Round Roof Single-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad w/Shadow Keystone Herald - Inset Roof - HO-Scale

Features: The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the "round roof" or "wagon top." By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4" inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5" in the center and 10' at the sides. The external appearance changed with the roof sheets overlapping the side sheets at the eaves. This gave a flush appearance to the roof as compared to the inset of the original design. By 1936, the sing
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31a Round Roof Single-Door Steel Box Car -- Pennsylvania Railroad Company Service Box Car - Inset Roof - HO-Scale