3006826-3 LACKAWANNA 55 TON COAL HOPPER #82593 2-RAIL-ODuring World War I, the US railroads experienced a critical equipment shortage due to increased traffic needs. This 55 Ton Hopper Car was one of the body types designed by the United States Railroad Administration (USRA) to relieve this shortage. Built in 1918, 25,000 of these cars were primarily assigned to the great coal hauling roads of the east and mid west. The car design was very successful and later became one of the standard cars of the

This flatcar features: • Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Body • Metal Wheels and Axles • Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks • Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers • Colorful

2 lights with 24" (60

90 and 135 degree cuts and one K5 heavy duty knife handly with pull saw (46TPI) blade

NRHS fully restored it to operation and reapplied the classic lightning stripe decoration

The Fastrack® Trestle System includes graduated and elevated trestles that are compatible with Lionel FastTrack®

This Building Kit measures 8-3/8" wide

Correct height truck and rail car loading docks with weather bellows-seals

GMD developed the F59PH

SW1s continue to find a home on many railroads and industries

•Auxiliary Power Input Port

Features: Nickel silver rails

Both fabricated and cast trucks