River Raisin Models Undecorated Steel, Covered, Airslide Hoppers

Manufacturer:

River Raisin Models

Factory:

Ajin Precision, Korea

Style:

steel, covered, airslide

Year/Era:

1954

Notes:

The 1954 (early) version did not have triangular gussets in the upper corners.

Gauge:

Introduced:

1988

Qty Made:

Product Type:

brass

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

scale

Decals:

included

Product Review:

NASG Dispatch, Jun 1988

Magazine Article:

Mainline Modeler, Apr 1987

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

River Raisin Models imported these via Overland Models, Inc.

Bill Winans' model is shown as it came from the factory.

Bill subsequently painted and decorated his model for his layout's private railroad.

Jim Kindraka painted his model, and then applied the decals that River Raisin Models supplied with the car.

Andy Malette painted and decorated several of his models.