70-ton Ballast Hoppers

In preparation for an upcoming article, I needed a fleet of 70-ton ballast hoppers. I had purchased kits for the hoppers along with some Shapeways ballast chutes, but there isn’t enough time to build the kits, so I decided to make an investment in Bowser’s models. The cars will need to be patched, beat up, and weathered, but I think they look great on their home siding. ;)

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