Available On: May 1, 2008

The prototypes for this series of kits were in regular use from 1950 to the late 1970's. These hoppers were used only by Canadian railways. "Slab-Sides" carried numerous kinds of bulk powdered commodities that had to be kept dry; from A (agricultural chemicals) to Z (zinc dust).

Below is the 6 hatch version with Red "Wet Noodle" Graphics.

TrueLine Trains will released several different variations for the four Canadian railways that owned these unique cars; Canadian Pacific Railway, Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo, Canadian National Railway, and Pacific Great Eastern. This is the first release.

Below is the 8 hatch version with Red "Wet Noodle" Graphics.

For more history of the Canadian Slab Sided Covered Hoppers, see the article: "The Smooth Canadian" by Ken Goslett in the August 1986 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman.

Note: Dear Customers, you will notice there is no image at this time from TrueLine Trains of the other version of the car with the Red Blaock Lettering in 6 and 8 hatch variation. Will will get a picture for you as soon as we can, most of you should be familiar with the block lettering stlye typical of CNR in the 1950's.

Attention all Pacific Westen Rail Customers: Special "Extra Net" pricing is in effect.

(Don't have access to the "Exra Net"? What a Pity. Maybe its time you did.  

All Guaranteed Orders must be in by Jan 14th 2007. (That means order now!)