Bowser 44088 HO Scale 70 Ton Offset Hopper Bessemer & Lake Erie B&LE 62024

This 70-ton offset three-bay hopper is perfectly suited to Bessemer & Lake Erie service from the late steam era into the early diesel years. The B&LE relied heavily on offset hoppers like this to transport high-quality coal from Pennsylvania mines to steel mills and interchange connections, making them a cornerstone of heavy industrial freight traffic. The offset-side design reflects proven late-1930s and 1940s construction, built for strength and efficient unloading under demanding service conditions.

FEATURES:

• New Tooling!
• Ready to Run
• Improved AB brake detail, diecast frame, wire grab irons