The Prototype
Shipping agricultural products by rail? The 5459 Covered Hopper is a high-capacity, through-sill car designed expressly for efficient shipment of grain and other dry bulk products. The 5459 optimizes your fleet… and your bottom line. That’s efficiency in motion.
The 5459’s lightweight, capacity and length have been optimized allowing for a greater payload and more cars in the equivalent train length. With more product shipped with fewer cars, that means better freight efficiency and streamlined operations.
The 5459 features advanced corrugated side construction. Pioneered by TrinityRail in 2005, this innovative design helps maximize capacity while maintaining structural integrity.
The Model
The kit includes body shell, decals, paint, metal walkways and end platforms, trucks and Kadee #158 Couplers.