Upgrading the Lionel 6-9366 Union Pacific 4 bay covered hopper with opening hatches
This model is a very basic O-27 4 bay hopper that was issued in 1980. (BLT 1-80) It was produced by Lionel Fundimensions, Division of General Mills Fun Group, Inc, Mount Clemens, Michigan. This car was included in Union Pacific FARR set number 2.
The original car included non-sprung plastic trucks that were attached to plastic end pieces with rivets. The end pieces have molded in brake detail as shown.
The modifications to the car included replacement Lionel metal sprung trucks and couplers and a replacement roof (cover).
A photo of the original UP hopper car is shown.