I currently have a 456 Coal Ramp but no matching 3456 Hopper. The newer hoppers I have don't seem to be compatible with the postwar coal ramp so I'm left without a hopper for my ramp. Lionel states that the new 456R ramps are compatible with the new hoppers as well as the old 3456 hoppers. Can anyone confirm that both style hoppers will work properly with the new ramp. If so it looks like I'll be in the market for a 456R ramp. Thanks
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I have number of the old hoppers if you need one. Don
scale rail posted:I have number of the old hoppers if you need one. Don
You are very generous!
I was using an older modern era operating hopper with my postwar 456 ramp. All I had to do was change out the modern era trucks for a pair of postwar ones.
CW that sounds like the easiest way to go, I have a number of "salvage" postwar cars that will be glad to donate their organs to the cause. This way I can have several hoppers from roads other than N & W that can utilize my old ramp.
Mine was a black car decorated "Erie", I think the number was 6117
I took the advice and replaced the modern thumbtack couplers/trucks with postwar style and it works great, thanks to all.
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