Beginning in the late 50s, wood chips went from something to be disposed of to a valuable commodity. Since wood chips are less dense than coal, gravel and other hopper loads, many railroads added high extensions to standard hoppers for this service. The extentions were simple affairs, either rib sided or flat sided that were welded to the top chords of standard hoppers. Like our coal hoppers, these N scale models will come ready-to-run with knuckle couplers, and loads.. First draft artwork is show here and is subject to improvement by our crack research staff!

Ashley Drew & Northern Offset Side Wood Chip Hopper with Rib Side Extensions. Opening in 1913, the Ashley Drew & Northern was one of the grand old guard of American shortlines. The Arkansas based line was built to serve the timber

industry and in 1963 became a subsidiary of timber giant Georgia Pacific. AD&N picked up this modest fleet of wood chip hoppers second hand from Missouri Pacific. This road name will be available in 3 road numbers: