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Conrail Cyclopedia Hopper Magazine Articles "Reading's HTz Hopper," Eric Neubauer. Railroad Model Craftsman. April 01, 61+. Proto info, drawings, and rosters for these hoppers that survived into Conrail. "45-Foot 12-Panel Triple Hoppers: Pt 2," Jim Eager. Railmodel Journal. Sept 96, 40-45. Decals and proto info for Bowser (HO), Life-Like (HO/N), or (N) models. PC 482415 (482000-483499) H43D, 1-91 RDG 40096 (40001-40400) HTZ, originally iron service, 6-62 RDG 41612 (41250-41649) HTD, speed lettering, b&w 3-67 RDG 483566 (483501-484600) HTG, 'RDG' lettering, b&w 5-85 "45-Foot 12-Panel Triple Hoppers: Pt 1," Jim Eager. Railmodel Journal. July 96, 4-10. Decals and proto info for Bowser (HO), Life-Like (HO/N), or Atlas (N) models, plus comprehensive roster for owners. PRR 225626 (225000-226499) H43A, Bowser model exact match, 6-88 CR 480709 (479451-483499) H43D CR 491995 (491890-492425) H1G w/hopper-topper, 7-81 CR 479314 (479025-479450) HR1C (neeRDG), b&w 3-87 CR 491169 (491590-491889) H1E, b&w 5-85 "Pennsylvania RR H35 & H37 Three-Bay Hoppers," Richard Burg. Railmodel Journal. June 96, 6-11. Detailed overview of the prototype hoppers and Stewart's HO model of the H37B, with diagrams. Photo of the model as well. Roster. PRR 271814 H37A, b&w PRR 271157 H37A, 5-75 PRR 270863 H37, b&w 1958 PRR 269604 H37, b&w 9-77 PRR 272687 H37B, this matches the Stewart model, b&w 1962 CR 440154 H36, 5-84 PC 45720 H37G, b&w 5-84 PC 438825 H35, b&w 1974 "AAR Three-Bay Nine-Panel Hoppers," Jim Eager. Railmodel Journal. June 95, 26-33. Proto and modeling info for MDC (HO) models, plus comprehensive roster. RDG 59099 (59000-59099) HTf, 'RDG' lettering, 6-95 RDG 60192 (60000-60999) HTw, Speed lettering, 2-76 RDG 59915 (59885-59999) HTwa, orig for sugar loading, 3-71 "Upgrading A PRR H21 Hopper," Chuck Davis. Railroad Model Craftsman. Dec 94, 94-98. Mostly modeling tips for PRR-era, but techniques can be applied to CR ballast cars. PRR 676953, circle Keystone, 1960 PRR 743753, shadow Keystone, 1960 PRR 195566, shadow Keystone PRR 496685, modified with longitudinal ballast doors, MW yellow CR 52477, modified with longitudinal ballast doors, MW gray Several model shots, none CR "PRR Steel Open Hoppers: H43 And Subclasses: Pt 1," John Teichmoeller. Model Railroading. March 94, 46-52. Very detailed history and proto information for modeling this class of hopper from PRR to PC to CR. No CR photos but info. Bowser (HO) makes an H43. Many b&w PRR photos PC 480307 (479451-481970) H43D, overhead photo, b&w 3-91 "Pennsylvania Railroad Steel Open Hoppers: H43 and Subclasses--Part II--Modeling," John G. Teichmoeller. Model Railroading. April 94, 50-53. Excellent article. Covers HO modeling of Life-Like kitbashed with a McKean. Atlas N scale hopper is very close. Plus photos of Holidaysburg coalporter conversions. "Pennsylvania Railroad Steel Open Hoppers: H37," John G. Teichmoeller. Model Railroading. Feb 94, 14-18. Up to the usual standard of the author. Thousands of this class and subclass survived into Conrail. "Pennsylvania Railroad Steel Open Hoppers: H35," John G. Teichmoeller. Model Railroading. Nov 93, 46-52. Another excellent article by the author with many photos. A number survived into Conrail. "Car Spotters Guide Updates," Jim Eager. Railmodel Journal. Nov 93, 36-39. Small updates for previous articles. Only CR subject covered is hoppers. PC 459730 (459371-459872) H37g, Stewart (HO) model is accurate, 4-89 CR 421679 (421585-422800) HE7A (neeEL), 1-88 CR (xPC) 459788 (459371-459872) H37g, LV diamond present also, 4-89 "Product Review: Bowser PRR H21a Four-Bay Open Hopper Car," John Teichmoeller. Model Railroading. July 93, 9-10. Detailed review of the HO model. "Pennsylvania Railroad Steel Open Hoppers: H39--H39/H39A/H39B," John Teichmoeller. Model Railroading. July 93, 46-53. Another excellent hopper article by the author. Contains Conrail information. A number of post-1976 CR and PRR photos. "Pennsylvania Railroad Steel Open Hoppers H21 and Subclasses: Part II," John Teichmoeller. Model Railroading. June 93, 51-53. Another excellent article. Uses the Bowser and Westerfield H21. Several dozen were still in service in 1977. "Modeling Pennsy H39 Triple Hoppers With Stewart HO Scale Kits," Jim Eager. Railmodel Journal. April 93, 54-57. A good history of the cars and their variations for the Stewart model. PRR 674711 (674500-674999) H39, b&w 1986 PRR 672549 (672000-672999) H39, 9-85 PC 453339 (452386-458463) H39B (neePRR), 7-91 CR 431431 (439617-444816) H39B (neePC/PRR), 1-91 EL 33941 (33250-33999), similar to H39, use Stewart as stand-in, 10-83 00 "Pennsylvania GLa/GLg Hoppers," John G. Teichmoeller. Model Railroading. April 93, 32-37. Detailed look at the history of the car. Uses the HO Westerfield kit of the same class. Conrail had 26 of these cars still in service and PRR lettering in 1977. Many photos but all from the 1930s-50s. PC never repainted any. I would only suggest this as an odd ball model on your layout. "Pennsylvania Railroad Steel Open Hopper Cars: A Guide For Entusiasts," John. G. Teichmoeller. Model Railroading. Feb 93, 28-31. The first in a very detailed series of articles. Overview of Pennsy's fleet. Many classes survived into Conrail. "70-Ton Triple Hoppers: Prototypes For The Stewart Hobbies HO Kit," Jim Rogers. Model Railroading. Sept 91, 20-21. What the title says for the Stewart model. Decals and some proto info. EL 32412, 11-85 "Anthracite, Speed Lettering, And Fancy Paint," Ed Sanicky. Model Railroading. Aug 91, 54-56. Article uses a slightly modified Life-Like (HO) model of a RDG speed lettering hopper still in service. Bowser (HO) model now matches this class with only slight modification. RDG 41765 HTe, speed lettering, no date but CR-era RDG 483786 HTg, 'RDG' lettering, b&w HELP: "Article Title," Author's Name. Magazine. Issue, Pages. Summary or comments on the article and models used go here. Roster photos of cars in article listed here, with descriptions: CR (xPC) 123456 Z12 (neeRDG), a bogus car, b&w 3-87 Road (x=CR markings but original owner paint-out) Car# Class (nee=former owner before repainted CR), comments, b&w photo and date if available. Copyright (c) 1998-2008 Robert S. Waller. All rights reserved. Photos for personal use only. All rights reserved by original owner of image. 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