{"product_id":"homeshops-rapido-nhj25658-ho-scale-cardinal-system-new-hope-jackson-autoflood-iii-coal-hopper-25658","title":"Homeshops \/ Rapido NHJ25658 HO Scale -  Cardinal System\/New Hope \u0026 Jackson Autoflood III Coal Hopper #25658","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Pictures are representations, exact road numbers may not be shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Limited Edition HO-Scale Rapido Autoflood III Coal Hopper painted for freelance model railroad Cardinal System - New Hope \u0026amp; Jackson!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Cardinal System is a large conglomerate of roads modeled by fellow modelers in the same region, similar to the approach of the Appalachian Lines. The New Hope \u0026amp; Jackson is one such road under the Cardinal System banner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe NH\u0026amp;J Rapido Autoflood III is an exciting proto-freelance car serving the needs for coal volume at various locations along the Cardinal System's five member railroads stretching from Illinois to Pennsylvania. This car is the 3rd offering of Cardinal System member roads and the first for the New Hope \u0026amp; Jackson!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Prototype: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning production in 2004, the all-aluminum body prototype has been produced in the thousands and has traversed all over North America. With millions of tons of coal per year being mined and hauled out of various locations across the country, you would be hard pressed to not have seen one of these prototype cars in a modern day coal train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4200 cubic foot, exterior post prototype (not to be confused with other prototype exterior post or interior post models) is primarily used as a rapid discharge car which can unload the payload in a matter of seconds via the bottom bay doors. However, the car can also be equipped with rotary couplers, as indicated by the color blocks on the end of the car, for either rotary or bottom discharge unloading based on the infrastructure at the final destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast frame and floor for optimum car weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull interior rivet and K-member details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-detailed end cages including separate air and brake piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarber S-2 100-ton trucks with metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHopper bays feature highly-detailed outlet gates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido Trains HO scale Autoflood III Hopper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched, see-through end cross-over platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull end detail, including uncoupling levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate grab irons installed at the factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable coal load included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple road numbers available for each scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Homeshops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54791242449171,"sku":"NHJ25658","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9283\/4323\/files\/HScard.png?v=1790256254","url":"https:\/\/southeasthobbies.com\/products\/homeshops-rapido-nhj25658-ho-scale-cardinal-system-new-hope-jackson-autoflood-iii-coal-hopper-25658","provider":"SoutheastHobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}