Railroads
Model Ore Car
- Item Number
- 166
- Estimated Value
- 400 USD
- Sold
- 350 USD to terrys54
- Number of Bids
- 9 - Bid History
Item Description
1/3 Scale Model Scoop Ore Car:
This Ore Car Replica exactly follows the original design used in Colorado mines during the late 1800's in the San Jaun Mountains around Silverton, Telluride, and Ouray. The detail is complete even to the foot operated hold down latch and 360 degree operating turn table which allows the car to dump in any direction. Wheels are reproductions of an exclusive curved five spoke cast iron design developed by the early foundries for strength and durability. The main feature of the "scoop" type ore car was its "tilt" to allow loading by scooping into it-rather than shovel the "load" over the sides. This replica tilts and operates just like the full size original, which allowed for a variety of mining applications, such as dumping into ore bins, and from trestles. The “scoop” car is also commonly referred to as a “duck billed car”.
The original riveted ore cars were manufactured from the 1860's into the mid 1950's, when welded construction became more cost effective to produce.
This ore car replica measures 18" long X 9.5" wide X 14" high.
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