{"product_id":"preorder-walthersproto-920-105920-34-steel-sheathed-war-emergency-hopper-southern-railway-105254","title":"[PREORDER] WalthersProto 920-105920 34' Steel-Sheathed War Emergency Hopper, Southern Railway #105254","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eINITIAL PRE-ORDER DEADLINE FOR THIS PRODUCT IS AUGUST 30th, 2026. CONDITIONAL PRE-ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE PENDING AVAILABILITY.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is Winter 2027. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"HHD0T5X\" data-element=\"main\" data-grid-size=\"12\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"YX25ATW\" data-element=\"main\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"QU1VSXF\" data-element=\"main\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-content-type=\"column\" class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description via Walthers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd an essential piece of World War II and transition-era railroad history to your HO Scale freight roster with the WalthersProto 34' War Emergency Hopper. Introduced by the War Production Board in 1942, these cars were designed to conserve critical steel for military production while meeting the growing demand to haul coal and other vital commodities across the home front. To reduce steel consumption, they featured composite construction with wood sides and end slopes, while steel was reserved for the frame and brake equipment, with some cars using thinner steel, not vital for war production, for body construction. Although built as a wartime solution, many remained in revenue service for years after World War II. Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed wire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed underbody brake equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded weights for excellent tracking, loaded or empty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP-25 turned-metal wheelsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-content-type=\"row\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"GTJAT7V\" data-element=\"main\" data-grid-size=\"12\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"HMX3BHH\" data-element=\"main\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"RM02VDJ\" data-element=\"main\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-content-type=\"column\" class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walthers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52054791979293,"sku":"920-105920 PREORDER","price":46.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/920-105920.jpg?v=1784263537","url":"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/products\/preorder-walthersproto-920-105920-34-steel-sheathed-war-emergency-hopper-southern-railway-105254","provider":"Southern Crescent Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}