Poor, because there are not trucks
poor, because there are not trucks
good
It's nice. My train finish completely to consist 25 cryogenic train with it. At the end, it has a handmade EOT, that is CSX vision. I wish to make UP vision EOT, that is covered hopper car and its covered remove easily.
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It was missing the drawbar connection parts between the locomotive and the tender. I have contacted BLI about this.
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The ARA/AAR 70-ton Quad Hopper was a ubiquitous freight car used by railroads across North America. Primarily designed for hauling coal, nearly 12,000 hoppers were built and delivered between 1926 and 1930, making them a common sight on rails for decades.
This release features popular road names including Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, Milwaukee Road, Santa Fe, and Union Pacific. These handsomely crafted, highly detailed models are offered in distinctly numbered 4-packs. This production run includes both A and B packs, allowing those who purchase both packs to build a fleet of eight uniquely numbered cars—perfect for assembling a long string of coal haulers.
Each car features realistic, removable coal loads and detailed bay interiors, making them versatile for a wide range of operating and display scenarios.
Also available is a 6-pack mixed-variety set, featuring cars from multiple road names. This option gives you a great head start in building a mixed freight consist for your layouts.
Model Features:
Model accurately scaled from prototype blueprints
Fine rivet detail throughout interior and exterior
Wire grab irons
Separate brake line and brake hoses
Two brake housing options - Ajax and Miner
Three brake wheel options applied appropriately - Ajax, Miner, and Modern
Two newly-tooled 70-ton trucks - solid bearing and roller bearing
Improved truck mounting design
Brake shoe and brake beam detail on trucks
Metal wheelsets feature prototypical wheel face contours
Factory equipped with metal Kadee-compatible knuckle couplers
Removable ABS coal load. Detailed and decorated interior.
Prototypically accurate decoration
4-packs contain four uniquely numbered cars
Fine printing accurately reproduces builders' stencils, trust lettering, repack data, and other minor lettering
Brake test stencil data printed on brake reservoir where appropriate
Reporting marks on center sill where appropriate
ARA 4-Bay 70-ton Hopper Cars, HO Scale (2026 Production)
Car #1
Car #2
Car #3
Car #4
Car #5
Car #6
10130 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, B&O W2b, "13 Great States", 6-pack A, HO
430026
430268
430340
430506
430720
430863
10131 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, B&O W2b, "13 Great States", 6-pack B, HO
430125
430191
430233
430246
430657
430757
10132 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, B&O W2b, Big "B&O" Scheme, 6-pack A, HO
533083
533343
533545
533587
533675
533983
10133 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, B&O W2b, Big "B&O" Scheme, 6-pack B, HO
533251
533367
533461
533630
533709
533900
10134 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, C&O H7-13, Black & White, 6-pack A, HO
71602
71770
71935
72264
72432
72529
10135 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, C&O H7-13, Black & White, 6-pack B, HO
71789
71825
71852
72045
72304
72490
10136 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, MILW, Oxide Red w/ White, 6-pack A, HO
370576
370627
370710
370769
370887
370934
10137 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, MILW, Oxide Red w/ White, 6-pack B, HO
370595
370687
370703
370783
370821
370876
10138 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, ATSF, Oxide Red w/ White, 6-pack A, HO
179504
179508
179617
179656
179892
179918
10139 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, ATSF, Oxide Red w/ White, 6-pack B, HO
179637
179720
179746
179867
179885
179908
10140 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, UP, "Streamliners / Serves All The West", 6-pack A, HO
15981
15982
15986
15989
15994
15995
10141 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, UP, "Streamliners / Serves All The West", 6-pack B, HO
15987
15988
15991
15993
15996
15999
10142 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, Mixed Variety Pack, B&O / C&O / MILW, HO
430065
430427
533079
71847
72856
370652
10143 ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hopper, Unlettered, Painted Black, HO
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Effective October 1, 2025
Factory Direct Hobbies has a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after your item has shipped to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it and in its original packaging. All manuals, parts, and accessories must be included.
To start a return, visit our Returns Center. If your return is approved, we'll email you instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted and will be returned to sender.
This applies to incorrect scale, color, size, or duplicate orders:
Returns of loose track, small components, O scale items, and special-order items incur a 15% restocking fee. Return shipping is deducted whether you choose store credit or a refund.
Please inspect your order upon receipt and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged, or if you receive the wrong item, so we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have and place a new order for the replacement on our website. Please note that we cannot process manual exchanges over the phone.
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Recently, our suppliers have made a major policy change and are no longer accepting product returns for non-paying end customers. After much consideration, we unfortunately must also change our policies to align with the realities our suppliers have created.
As our preorder offerings have grown, we’ve found that a large percentage of preorder reservations are canceled or left unpaid without notice. We pay our suppliers for every preorder item that arrives at our warehouse, so when a customer does not pay for their item, we are left no choice but to absorb that cost. We have tried our best to cope with the effects of this change; however, after more than a year of trying, we have found we cannot continue to do so.
We understand that this is an unwelcome change, and no one wants to pay earlier than necessary. However, this is unavoidable in order for us to be able to continue to offer the wide variety of preorder options you’re used to getting from Factory Direct Hobbies. We must now ask that customers pay a 10% good-faith down payment toward the price of their item. This non-refundable good-faith payment is applied to the price of the product, and the balance (plus shipping and any applicable taxes) will be invoiced approximately 30-45 days before the item is slated to arrive at our warehouse.
We thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have questions or would like further clarification, feel free to contact us through the gold chat bubble.
The good-faith down payment is not refundable if you choose to cancel your preorder or do not pay your invoice.
However, if a manufacturer cancels a project for which you have made a down payment, you will receive a refund for your down payment.
Yes. We know that paying ahead of time can be unnerving when delivery dates are distant, and not every project makes it to the production line. Rest assured that, in the event the manufacturer cancels your preorder project, you will be refunded your 10% down payment.
Hobbies should be fun, not stressful!
The manufacturing process involves many different moving parts, and this complexity often renders production timelines unpredictable. Therefore, some level of unpredictability in timing is inherent to preordering hobby products. Down payments are not refundable in cases of routine manufacturing, delivery, or other short-term delays.
However, we know it can be frustrating when a project gets delayed for many months. In the event a project is delayed more than 6 months beyond the delivery window originally estimated by the manufacturer, we will handle refunds of down payments on a case-by-case basis.
Friendly Reminder: Should you choose to cancel a preorder, it will no longer be reserved for you; in the event the item becomes available on our website, all customers will have equal access to purchase the item.
Nope! The policy is not retroactive: if you already made a preorder reservation before this policy update, you do not owe a down payment for that reservation. However, any future preorders you make will require the 10% good-faith down payment.
We make every effort to keep our website updated with information that reflects manufacturers' current estimated delivery schedules. To find the estimated delivery month of an item, you can visit our Preorder Section and use the filters to narrow down your selection.
However, we encourage you to directly visit the manufacturer's site for the most current delivery dates.
Approximately 30-45 days before your preorder items land at the warehouse, we'll email your invoice to you to pay in full. At this point, you'll be able to provide your shipping address and select your preferred shipping method.
Your item will be reserved for 7 days, beginning when your invoice is sent. After 7 days, your preorder will be canceled.
Recently, our suppliers have made a major policy change and are no longer accepting product returns for non-paying end customers. We have tried our best to absorb the effects of this change; however, after more than a year of trying, we have found we cannot continue to do so. After much consideration, we unfortunately must also change our policies to align with the realities our suppliers have created.
As a result, we must now ask that customers pay in full prior to the supplier finalizing shipment to FDH, about 30-45 days ahead of product arrival. This gives us the time we need to cancel with our suppliers any unpaid orders prior to shipment.
We understand that this is an unwelcome change and no one wants to pay earlier than necessary. However, this is unavoidable in order for us to be able to continue to offer the wide variety of preorder options you’re used to getting from Factory Direct Hobbies.
One silver lining is that this change will result in preorder items getting to your door even faster, as all payment processing will be well out of the way and the usual several day wait after product has arrived will be eliminated. We thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have questions or would like further clarification, feel free to contact us through the gold chat bubble.
Manufacturing schedules can sometimes be unpredictable. In the event your preorder item does not arrive at our warehouse within 60 days of your invoice payment, then you will have the option to cancel your preorder and receive a refund OR you may elect to continue waiting for the item.
Friendly Reminder: Should you choose to cancel a preorder, it will no longer be reserved for you; in the event the item becomes available on our website, all customers will have equal access to purchase the item.
We know life happens, and missing out on a great item can be a drag!
We're here to help; just contact us via the gold chat bubble and we'll do all we can to work with you!
If you have an account with factorydirecthobbies.com, you can view all your preorders, as well as your active orders. Login to your account, and select the “My orders” option. All your preorders and active orders will be listed along with the current status of each order. If you have further questions about your order, please feel free to reach out to us through the gold chat bubble.
Although we try to keep our preorder arrival estimates as accurate as possible, we encourage you to visit each manufacturer’s website to find the most up-to-date delivery information.
For instance, with Athearn and Walthers, you can enter the part number into their websites and navigate to the item. Most of the time, the delivery date will be listed there. Broadway Limited has a published delivery schedule, as does Rapido.
Yes. Rewards can be used on both your 10% good-faith down payment and on the balance of your preorder at invoicing time.
Yes! Preorders are awarded reward dollars at the same 5% rate. You'll receive your reward within several days of paying the balance of your preorder invoice.
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