SouthWind Models Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) Steel, Open-top, 2-bay, Outside-braced Hoppers
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
SouthWind Models
Manufacturer ID:
SWM-0029
Factory:
Duck Yoo Corp, Korea
Prototype Info
Style:
steel, open-top, 2-bay, outside-braced
Year/Era:
1949
Road Name:
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Class:
H31c
Notes:
Due to the steel shortages during WWII, the side panels were made from wood, while the frame and the bracing was made from steel. This model represents the version after WWII when the wood panels were replaced with steel ones.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1988
Product Type:
brass
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
scale
Couplers:
Kadee S #802
Decals:
not included
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bill Winans; used by permission)
The model as it arrived from the factory.
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
Bill Lane modeled the later shadow keystone version.