Multi-media kit. Assembly Required. Rendering shown for representation.
| During
the winter season railroads had to produce ways to keep
loads in open hoppers from getting wet and freezing over
during storms. One way was to cover the car with a tarp
which could be easily removed by a work crew on site.
The model represents MOW hoppers carrying ballast that
had road numbers spray painted on the sides. Once the
car was empty, the tarps could be folded and stored inside
the hopper for the next loading operation. |
