Bessemer & Lake Erie (post-1973) offset side hoppers. B&LE runs from ports on Lake Erie to the greater Pittsburgh area. For decades they moved coal north and iron ore south on the return trip in the same hoppers. Cars were also interchanged in large numbers with connecting lines. They began ordering 3-bay offset side hoppers like this before the Depression and continued to order them in several batches through the 1960s. This run of Bluford Shops Bessemer & Lake Erie hoppers are presented as they appeared after 1973 with ACI tags and con-stencils. This run will be available in 6 road numbers with “coal” loads.

Features:

• Fully molded air tank and valve with piping, slope sheet braces
• Body mounted brake hose detail
• Separate brake cylinder, rod and lever detail 
• Body mounted magnetically operating couplers
• Coal load
• Diecast slope sheets and center sill
• Injection molded plastic sides, ends and hopper doors
• Fox Valley Models metal wheelsets