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Pre-Order Due Date: July 16th 2026
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Pre-Order FAQ
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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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Broadway Limited Imports is proud to expand our N scale rolling stock lineup with one of the most recognizable and versatile freight cars in North American railroading: the ARA/AAR 70-Ton Quad Hopper. From Appalachian coal drags to mixed freights crossing the Midwest, these hardworking cars spent decades hauling coal, aggregates, coke, ballast, and industrial commodities across countless railroads.
A staple of American freight service from the steam era well into the diesel transition and beyond, the ARA/AAR Quad Hopper is a must-have addition for modelers seeking to recreate authentic freight operations across multiple eras. Whether assembled into a dedicated coal train, mixed into a manifest freight, or spotted at a mine, steel mill, or power plant, these hoppers instantly add realism and purpose to your railroad.
Build Your Coal Train — The Easy Way
Creating a realistic freight consist has never been easier.
Our N scale Quad Hoppers are offered in convenient 6-pack sets featuring uniquely numbered cars, allowing modelers to quickly assemble long, visually convincing trains straight out of the box. Whether your goal is a heavy mountain coal drag, a local mine run, or a mixed freight serving industrial customers, these cars provide an easy and affordable way to expand your roster.
For modelers who enjoy variety, our mixed packs deliver the naturally weathered, assembled-over-time look of real railroad freight service, creating a believable consist that looks right at home behind steam or diesel power.
Long strings of coal hoppers defined railroading for generations—and now recreating that signature look in N scale is easier than ever.
Road-Specific Accuracy — Because Details Matter
For modelers who value historical realism, this release includes carefully researched, prototype-inspired versions representing iconic railroads such as:
- Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O)
- Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O)
- Milwaukee Road
These models feature railroad-specific lettering, paint applications, and detail variations designed to closely reflect prototype appearances seen in service.
In addition, we are offering versions decorated for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and Union Pacific Railroad. While these cars are not intended to represent specific prototype cars, they feature popular railroad liveries that modelers enjoy and fit naturally into a broad range of layouts and consists.
A Freight Car That Fits Nearly Any Layout
Few freight cars offer the versatility of the 70-Ton Quad Hopper.
Perfect for:
- Coal drags and mine service
- Mixed freight operations
- Steel mills, power plants, and industrial scenes
- Steam-to-diesel transition era operations
- Branchline or mainline freight service
Whether running in long cuts behind articulated steam locomotives or mixed into a diesel-era freight, these hoppers bring operational realism and visual interest to any railroad.
Model Features:
- Accurately scaled from prototype blueprints
- Fine rivet detail throughout both the interior and exterior
- Wire grab irons for enhanced realism
- Separately applied brake line and brake hoses
- Two brake housing options: Ajax and Miner
- Three correctly applied brake wheel options: Ajax, Miner, and Modern
- Brake shoe and brake beam detail on trucks
- Metal wheelsets with prototypical wheel face contours
- Factory-equipped with (2) operating Micro-Trains® compatible couplers
- Removable ABS coal load with fully detailed and decorated interior
- Prototypically accurate decoration and road-specific details where applicable
- 6-pack sets include six uniquely numbered cars
- Composition: ABS
- Compatible with Code 55, 70, and 80 track
- Minimum operating radius: 9.75 in.
- Coupler to coupler length: 3.5 inches
- Model weight: 0.6 ounces
Details
Scale: |
N Scale |
Road Name: |
Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) |
Road Number: |
W2b, "13 Great States", 6-pack B |
