Description: A flash of color: The transparent, smooth-sided hopper from Menards® If model railroading wasn’t fun, it would have vanished years ago. Most modelers have a sense of humor and will often jazz up their operation with a funny scene or some eye-catching element that might not fit in with "serious" railroading. The new clear-sided three-bay hoppers packs a secret - it has an onboard light system that sequences through an array of colored lights. THE HOPPER: The freight car is our rendition of the ACF two-bay cylindrical hopper. The body is molded in clear plastic. It has ladders on four sides and an add-on brake wheel. Up top are four hatches for loading cargo, while down below are two discharge hatches. An add-on metal catwalk is suspended above the car’s four sides. The car rides smoothly on die-cast metal sprung trucks with die-cast metal couplers. Power pickup rollers are mounted on each truck to ensure a steady power flow to the car’s circuit board. THE PIZZAZZ: Place the car on a section of three-rail track, apply power, and the fun begins. The light sequences through a moving show of red, green, blue, and purple colors. The lighting is gentle, not overpowering, and the colors have a flowing effect. The colors look fascinating in normal room light, but it is spectacular in a dim or dark room. The transparent hopper is a unique addition to your freight car fleet - and one that will make any model railroader smile. Features Fantastically lit with rainbow colored LEDs with chase lighting effectRoller pickups use track power to light the interior lightsTransparent hopper body to see the inner workingsAll die-cast couplers and fully sprung die-cast trucks with a steel swing-type drawbarUniquely numbered - no two are the sameLimited editionNavigates O-27 curvesFor best results, lubricate all metal parts before running9-11/16"L x 2-11/16"L x 3-7/8"H (11-3/16"L with couplers)
Price: 79.79 USD
Location: Plymouth, Indiana
End Time: 2024-11-23T14:11:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.2 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Menards
Type: Hopper
Rail System: Three-Rail System
Color: Clear
MPN: 2759279
Material: Plastic
Year Manufactured: 2024
Scale: 1:48
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Gauge: O
Vintage: No
