Description
Pre-Order Due Date: April 04 2026
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Pre-Order FAQ
Most manufacturers give an ETA on when they expect to release the pre-order which can be seen near the "add to cart" button on the product page. They also give an order due date (found in the product description) which is indicative of when the product is expected to go into production.
There is a 5% NON-refundable deposit for preorders, this amount will be deducted from the price of the product when it arrives. You will see how much downpayment is required after adding the item to your cart. We do not store your payment information and it is not charged by us when the product arrives.
For any pre-order submitted after the due date, we will try our best to fulfill your pre-order, but are at the mercy of the manufacturer and if they produce more than were preordered by their dealers. If we cannot fulfill your pre-order we will credit the 5% deposit to you.
When the pre-ordered product(s) are available to ship, you will receive an email requesting the remaining 95% payment that will take you to your cart. It is at this point you are asked for shipping address and method OR in-store pickup.. We will never charge your payment method without you checking out. At this time you are also able to add other in-stock items if you wish.
Please note that Estimated Arrival Dates can change at any point. Midwest Model Railroad is not responsible for manufacturers delaying production. Visit midwestmodelrr.com/pre-orders/ for more information.
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MODEL FEATURES:
• Round or trough hatches
• Photo-etched metal roof walk
• Separately applied wire grab irons, stirrup steps and brake wheel
• Detailed outlets
• Separate brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake
plumbing
• Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours
• Weighted for optimum performance
• Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
• Highly-detailed, injection-molded body
• Painted and printed for realistic decoration
• Minimum radius: 18”
PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
The 2-bay covered hopper first entered service in the 1950s. The
cars handle loads such as cement, sand and similar denser bulk
commodities. In the 1960s, American Car and Foundry introduced
the Centerflow design. The car’s rounded body provided structural
strength without the added weight of bracing, as well as making
gravity unloading easier. This 2-bay car came in a 2,970-970-cubic
foot capacity.
Details
Scale: |
HO Scale |
Road Name: |
Southern Pacific (SP) |
Road Number: |
490278/490389/490440 |
