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Stewart Channel-Side Hopper 

The Western Maryland was many things, but it was mainly a coal hauling railroad.  When you model a coal-hauling railroad, you need lots of hoppers.  Luckily, Stewart Hobbies has provided WM fans with lots of Channel Side and Fishbelly hoppers.

It has been pointed out in many forums that the detail on these hoppers is rather chunky, and the dimensions aren't exactly correct.  However, when you need a ton of hoppers, you take the best you can find :-)

I may super detail these in the future, but that is low on my current priority list.

These hoppers are very rare now, and typically show up only on EBay for a rediculously overpriced amount.

I have around eight of these.