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AMS Hoppers

Modeling Rolling stock
#21
Mark V said:
Do the hoppers have a differing coupler then the reefers?
As far as I know, all the AMS 1:20.3 stuff uses the same coupler.
#22

First 4 renumbered and weathered

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/RollingStock/hoppers/hoppers_1.jpg)

#23

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/RollingStock/hoppers/hoppers_2.jpg)

#24

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/RollingStock/hoppers/hoppers_3.jpg)

#25

Nice work Bob. Now load them up and make some money.

#26

Looks great, an asset to your RR!

Alec.

#27

Thanks. Amazing what a little weathering will do.

#28

Here’s my collection of coal hoppers as of today. 8 AMS, and a lone Bachmann 2-bay.

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/RollingStock/hoppers/hopperstring1.jpg)

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/RollingStock/hoppers/hopperstring2.jpg)

#29

Beautiful work!

#30

Bob, that might keep the mine workers busy for a little while… :slight_smile:

Nice looking coal hoppers…

#31

Thanks guys. A quick misting of flat black before lettering, then a misting of tan to dust it up a bit, and some primer red inside for rust. Really makes a difference, for 5 minutes worth of work.

#32

I still say they look better with a load of coal:

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/petert/_forumfiles/IMG_2141-ebt12-jims-coal-8.jpg)

#33

WAIT? Wheres the ditch lights on that consist?
:wink:

#34

I need to get some more coal chunks (anyone have a dealer nearby that sells individual bags of rice coal?), but these are good for a start

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/RollingStock/hoppers/coalload1.jpg)

Removable, too!

#35
Pete Thornton said:
I still say they look better with a load of coal
But what if they are returning to get more coal?
#36

Then you pop the load out!

#37
Bob McCown said:
I need to get some more coal chunks (anyone have a dealer nearby that sells individual bags of rice coal?), but these are good for a start
I have coal and boney from Broad Top Mountain in stock. Which do you want?
#38

Cool! Maybe a half-dozen fist-size chunks, or whatever that breaks down to? A gallon bucket’s worth I guess?

#39

OK - I’ll try to remember to bring some along. Got lots of boney, not sure how much chunk coal is left.