Bowser HO Union Railroad 4-Bay Clamshell Hopper Car #15022 - BOW43062

Bowser 43062 HO Scale Union Railroad H21a 4-Bay Clamshell Hopper #15022 – Ready-to-Run Add a classic eastern coal-hauling hopper to your freight roster with the Bowser 43062 HO Scale H21a 4-Bay Clamshell Hopper, decorated for Union Railroad #15022. Based on the legendary Pennsylvania Railroad H21a design, these iconic quad hoppers were among the most common coal cars operating across North America during the steam and early diesel eras. Originally built between 1911 and 1917, the PRR H21a hopper fleet exceeded 36,000 cars and became a standard for coal and coke service. Many were later sold or transferred to connecting railroads including Union Railroad, making these freight cars perfect for realistic Appalachian coal operations and heavy industrial layouts. This ready-to-run Bowser model features crisp paint and lettering, detailed underbody components, metal wheelsets, and knuckle couplers for dependable operation right out of the box. Expand your freight roster with more HO scale trains and rolling stock, browse additional Bowser model railroad products, or add realistic coal dust, rust, and grime using our paint and weathering supplies for authentic weathered hopper finishes. Features HO scale Union Railroad H21a 4-bay clamshell hopper Road number: Union #15022 Based on the iconic PRR H21a hopper design Ready-to-run model Crisp paint application and sharp lettering Detailed brake wheel and underframe components Air tank, brake cylinder, and triple valve detail Free-rolling trucks with metal wheels Magnetic knuckle couplers Perfect for coal drags, steel mill operations, and transition-era layouts Prototype Information The Pennsylvania Railroad H21 and H21a quad hoppers became some of the most recognizable coal cars in North America. Designed for heavy coal and coke service, these rugged hoppers operated for decades across PRR territory and connecting railroads. Many survived into Penn Central and maintenance-of-way service well into the 1970s and 1980s, making them excellent additions to steam-era and early diesel-era HO scale layouts. Product Details Manufacturer: Bowser Item Number: 43062 Scale: HO Railroad: Union Railroad Car Type: H21a 4-Bay Clamshell Hopper Road Number: 15022 Build Date: 11-17 UPC: 820024430627