I was wondering if anyone makes an HO model of Canadian style (Cylindrical) covered hoppers? If so does anyone make decals for the dark green province of Saskatchewan cars? I’ve seen cars for Manitoba before but this Saskatchewan car looked new or at least had fresh paint. I’d really like to paint one. Thanks for any help.
http://www.imrcmodels.com/ho/hohoppers.htm
IM sells these.
Thank you!
You will not find decals for these cars, Pacific Rail Systems has the license from Province of Saskatchewan to make these cars. Highland Graphics had announced these decals but had to pull them with the license agreement that was done with Pacific Rail Systems.
Rick
Have a look at Bachmann’s rolling stock. They have a very good looking Canadian style covered hopper.
The Intermountain cars are excellent models. They are a bit delicate in some areas so handle with care. I have two of them in CNWX and CPWX “Canada” red. I replaced the trucks with Kadee 513 rollerbearing trucks(my choice) and the couplers with Kadee 5’s. The cars were kits not ready to run too.
The October sales flyer from Walthers has some Cylindrical Hoppers from Herpa. They have various road names available, even the Saskatchewan one you asked about. Judging from the pictures of the hoppers, they seem a lot nicer than the Bachmann ones and less pricey than the Intermountain.