{"product_id":"vintage-large-scale-riveted-hopper-railcar-salesman-s-sample","title":"Vintage Large-Scale Riveted Hopper Railcar Salesman’s Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptional large-scale salesman's sample or engineering model of an open-top railroad hopper car, constructed from sheet metal with extensive riveted detailing. The model features paneled sides, reinforced upper rails, internal cross braces, sloping hopper floors, end platforms, ladders, railings and multiple independently operated discharge gates with locking stops. The body is displayed on sturdy built-in brackets and was constructed without wheel or truck assemblies. Its functional mechanisms and highly detailed construction suggest that it was made to demonstrate hopper design, fabrication and unloading operation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe manufacturer remains unidentified; detailed functional models of this type were historically produced by railroad-equipment and industrial engineering firms to demonstrate construction methods and mechanical features to prospective customers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCar is in good condition with very little oxidation. Shows soiling, staining, surface scratches and edge wear consistent with age, handling and storage. The interior exhibits scattered paint splatter and discoloration. All hopper mechanisms operate independently, including their locks and stops; care should be taken when closing the gates to ensure that the linkages move into the correct positions. One end railing has broken loose, allowing it to swing and scrape the upright to which it was formerly attached. The built-in display brackets remain sturdy. No trucks or wheel assemblies are present.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n8-10 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n39.25\" L x 11.75\" W x 12.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 22860 - 102726\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68041823617067,"sku":"22860","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/ad5af159-4f0d-5db7-8347-2a939160abd7.jpg?v=1793144462","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-large-scale-riveted-hopper-railcar-salesman-s-sample","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}