Comments on MTH's 6-Car 70-ton 3 Bay Hopper Sets | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Paul FinnOGR Forum Member

I'm considering ordering the Norfolk Southern (20-90652) or the CSX (20-90654)versions but couldn't find prototype photos. Can you experts out there let me know how accurate these are to help me decide if I should order or not?

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1/14/1211:25 PM

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Bluegill1OGR Forum Member

Hi Paul,

I don't have an answer for you, but I know that in my Pentax DVD on CSX West Virginia Coal, CSX ran a lot of 3 bay hoppers. I believe the DVD was made in the 90's.

I'm not sure on the 70 ton size. Ones in DVD looked a tad longer, maybe 2 more panels, perhaps 100 ton? I'm not a prototype stickler so I'm guessing. Of course when you need to move something, you use what you have, which is what they do deep in the hollars.

Perhaps try posting your question on the "Real Trains" forum.

I am going to give a try at modeling the CSX's Logan sub in West Virginia. I found the DVD from Pentrax a valuable resource and highly reccommend it if you have an interest in that region.

I have also ordered all of the CSX 3 bay's sets coming out, in addition to my coal porters I already have.

Good luck

David

2/20/1211:51 AM

Alan StephenOGR Forum Member

I have loaded those cars At work and best i can tell they look good

2/20/1211:59 AM

Bluegill1OGR Forum Member

Headed out of the Chesterton Mine on the Robinson Creek branch of the Pond Fork Sub Division in West Virginia

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Alan StephenOGR Forum Member

Have bought to many cars or i would get them.

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