N Bachmann Western Maryland #10956 - USRA 55 Ton 2 Bay Hopper 19566 Scale Model ■2 TYPES OF ROAD WHEELS

■2 TYPES OF ROAD WHEELS

Width: 55 mm

wingspan: 250mm

40’ box car

It was accepted into service with the U

N Bachmann Western Maryland #10956 - USRA 55 Ton 2 Bay Hopper 19566 Scale Model ■2 TYPES OF ROAD WHEELSUSRA 55 Ton 2 Bay Hopper Western Maryland #10956 N Scale The USRA 55 Ton hopper was designed by the United States Railway Administration, the government owned rail network, during World War I as a standardized hopper to relieve a rolling stock shortage during the war. Following the return of the railroads to their original operators, many continued to utilize these 55 ton hoppers, and a large number of similar types were constructed to supplement