{"product_id":"bow43062","title":"Bowser HO Union Railroad 4-Bay Clamshell Hopper Car #15022 - BOW43062","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBowser 43062 HO Scale Union Railroad H21a 4-Bay Clamshell Hopper #15022 – Ready-to-Run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a classic eastern coal-hauling hopper to your freight roster with the \u003cstrong\u003eBowser 43062 HO Scale H21a 4-Bay Clamshell Hopper\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated for \u003cstrong\u003eUnion Railroad #15022\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your freight roster with more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/trains\"\u003eHO scale trains and rolling stock\u003c\/a\u003e, browse additional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/bowser\"\u003eBowser model railroad products\u003c\/a\u003e, or add realistic coal dust, rust, and grime using our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/paint\"\u003epaint and weathering supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for authentic weathered hopper finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHO scale Union Railroad H21a 4-bay clamshell hopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoad number: Union #15022\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBased on the iconic PRR H21a hopper design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReady-to-run model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrisp paint application and sharp lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed brake wheel and underframe components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAir tank, brake cylinder, and triple valve detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree-rolling trucks with metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMagnetic knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerfect for coal drags, steel mill operations, and transition-era layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowser\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43062\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Union Railroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e H21a 4-Bay Clamshell Hopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15022\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11-17\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 820024430627\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bowser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48744931164416,"sku":"BOW43062","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/18643062.jpg?v=1779242389","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/bow43062","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}