12-24-2009, 01:22 PM
The C&O class H7-11 70 ton coal hoppers were built in 1928. The H7-12 class were built in 1929.......they were rebuilt from the 72000-74999 series originally built by the Standard Steel Car Company in 1916.The last of these cars were retired in 1974. The Hocking Valley 70 ton hoppers series 73000-76999 were built in 1923 and 1924. The last of these retired in 1962.
Just guessing, but I'd feel safe with just about any 70 ton coal hopper for your 1959 era road.
When buying cars, or decals, try to see what the build dates are, you don't want any, "after the date" of your road.
Just guessing, but I'd feel safe with just about any 70 ton coal hopper for your 1959 era road.
When buying cars, or decals, try to see what the build dates are, you don't want any, "after the date" of your road.
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The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!