Any significant visual differences, including body length, width and height a/o coupler height? TIA
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Mark:
The WBB quad hoppers ride just a tad bit higher on their trucks than the Lionel hoppers. This is more noticeable when you have the covered hopper roof attached to the car than when running it with the coal load. Despite the slight height difference, I've had no issues with coupling these into a train of Lionel cars and having them stay together. I'll also note that a WBB quad hopper roof will fit onto a Lionel quad hopper, so length wise, they are the same.
About my only "bone to pick" with the WBB quads is that they have two brake wheels, one on each end. Beyond that, these are nice, inexpensive models to purchase and operate.
Curt
The WBB quad hoppers ride just a tad bit higher on their trucks than the Lionel hoppers. This is more noticeable when you have the covered hopper roof attached to the car than when running it with the coal load. Despite the slight height difference, I've had no issues with coupling these into a train of Lionel cars and having them stay together. I'll also note that a WBB quad hopper roof will fit onto a Lionel quad hopper, so length wise, they are the same.
About my only "bone to pick" with the WBB quads is that they have two brake wheels, one on each end. Beyond that, these are nice, inexpensive models to purchase and operate.
Curt
Thanx, Curt
I think the Williams cars all come with both the covered hopper roof and the coal load so you can pick which one you want to run.
The hatches on the Lionels are hinged and can be opened. The Williams hatches are fixed in the closed position.
Allan
Allan
quote:Originally posted by northeast:
The hatches on the Lionels are hinged and can be opened. The Williams hatches are fixed in the closed position.
Allan
Maybe this question should go in Real trains forum but when would covered hoppers have open hatches except load/unloading?
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Maybe this question should go in Real trains forum but when would covered hoppers have open hatches except load/unloading?[/QUOTE]
Unless someone carelessly left one opened following loading or unloading, they wouldn't.
Curt
Maybe this question should go in Real trains forum but when would covered hoppers have open hatches except load/unloading?[/QUOTE]
Unless someone carelessly left one opened following loading or unloading, they wouldn't.
Curt
