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Conrail Cyclopedia HE7A Hoppers: Prototype Info The HE7A was the final order of hoppers that Erie Lackawanna ordered prior to the Conrail merger in 1976. In May 1974, Greenville Steel Car delivered a total of 750of these 70-ton, 12-panel, 2750cuft capacity, 3-bay hoppers. Given their low capacity, it's amazing how long these cars survived on Conrail. Even though Conrail assigned these cars to different numbering series than the EL markings, most HE7A's seem to have survived in original EL colors and numbers right up to the end of Conrail. Taking a look at the photos on the following page, you will notice how abused these cars have become after 24 years of continual service. These cars used to be quite common on coal drags originating in the coal fields of Western PA. While many cars survived into the 1990s, Conrail retired many of them during the final years of the railroad. Copyright (c) 1998-2008 Robert S. Waller. All rights reserved. Photos for personal use only. All rights reserved by original owner of image. Reproduction or redistribution in any form without express written permission is prohibited.