Bowser 38050 - H21a 4 Bay Hopper - PRR Lease Virginian #177012 N Scale

You're checking out an N Scale Bowser 38050 - H21a 4 Bay Hopper from the PRR Lease Virginian, numbered #177012. Between 1911 and 1917, 70 - ton H21a 'quad' hoppers were introduced for coal service. In 1922 - 1923, early H21 hoppers were converted to H21a's by swapping 50 - ton trucks for 70 - ton ones, bringing the total H21a hopper cars to 36,000. The original 1909 - 1930 quad hoppers had 'old - style' double - door hoppers. In the 1930s and early 1940s, these were replaced with'saw - tooth' hoppers, increasing capacity by 39 - 40 cubic feet and making maintenance easier. Circle Keystone Lettering was added in January 1930, Shadow Keystone lettering in June 1954, Plain Keystone (on black cars) in July 1956, and PRR Initials only in the early 1960s.

Using this N Scale Bowser 38050 - H21a 4 Bay Hopper is easy. Just place it on your N scale railway track and let it be part of your coal - carrying train setup. When handling it, be gentle to avoid any damage to the delicate details and lettering. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to dust it regularly. If there are any stubborn spots, you can use a very mild cleaner, but make sure to test it on a small, hidden area first. Keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the lettering and paint. And that's it! With proper care, this hopper will be a great addition to your collection for a long time.