Bowser 44113 HO Scale 70 Ton Offset Hopper Lackawanna DL&W 84004

This 70-ton offset three-bay hopper is a natural fit for Delaware, Lackawanna & Western operations during the roads peak anthracite years. The DL&W rostered large fleets of offset hoppers like this to move hard coal from northeastern Pennsylvania mines to markets across the Northeast, making them a defining part of the railroads freight operations. The offset-side design reflects late-1930s and 1940s construction practices, favored for strength and reliable unloading in demanding service.

FEATURES:

• New Tooling!
• Ready to Run
• Improved AB brake detail, diecast frame, wire grab irons