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.

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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

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