Bowser 55149 HO Scale Missouri-Kansas-Texas 3-Bay 100 Ton 45' Bay Hopper Kit

This is a Bowser Manufacturing Co. 6-55149 HO Scale 100-Ton 45' H-43 3-Bay Hopper (Plastic Kit) Missouri-Kansas-Texas Katy (black) Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70-ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12' 3 high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built. Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper: roping eye with integral end buffers, end slope sheets that are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets, and 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the rest. Other features include wine door locks and full-height side ladder stiles.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Bowser
Model Number: 55149
Road Name: Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT/BKTY)
MSRP: $25.95

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Freight Cars


The Trainz SKU for this item is P11525616.

Trainz Product Id: 11525616