falconservice posted:The GULF, MOBILE & OHIO wood chip hoppers that were black were also 4 bay and 5 bay cars , not 2-bay cars.
Black, yes - but there were 2-bays in various types. Wood chip hoppers, which carry a relatively light load per the volume, were often older, re-purposed equipment.
This one does not fit the Weaver/Lion Scale prototype, but some GM&O chip hoppers did more closely.
Not a great scan, but I lost the wrestling match:
