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55' Magor Covered Hopper

GN Car Series
172000-172099

Model Manufacturer and description (HO Scale only)

MDC FMC Hopper

Basic Modeling Notes

This is an elaborate kit bash – the sides need to be rebuilt along with the new end details. Remove all ribs on the side, sand smooth, add ribs using 4 x 6 styrene strip add .010 x .030 styrene strip for top and bottom sill, move brake gear to proper position, misc. details.

Prototype Paint Color

Aluminum

Recommended Decals

Champ HC-480 plus data / lettering from Herald King (I could not find data for all of the lettering on the car).

Reference

Book 2, Page 24

Revised  9/5/01

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