Coal loads

[jlc41]

I would like to get the same style/type coal load ( shiny facets looks like real coal) that is in the 2 bay hopper car #19505
for the 4 Quad hopper #17627. C an you help me with that?

[the Bach-man]

Dear 41,
Contact the parts department to see if they're available.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[Len]

I've had pretty good luck adapting Motrak Models coal loads to Bachmann, and other's, hoppers. Most of the time it just involves a little filing to match the cars interior. Once or twice, a bit of putty to fill gaps.

The Motrak #81920 is a 2-pack of 70-Ton 4-Bay hopper coal loads. It's available from Model Train Stuff as item MOT-81920 for $5.19. Most other places are looking for the full MSRP of $6.50.

Len

[jlc41]

Thanks Len, I'll check them out. Bachmann Man, I called Bachmann they recommended posting here because they don't have them. Very confusing, to sell a complete car with coal load but not supply replacement loads.  

[rogertra]

Coal loads, both removable and fixed, are easy to make yourself.

I'm sure if you Google 'removable coal loads' you'll find something.


Cheers


Roger T.

[jlc41]

Thanks guys I took care of it.