PREORDER Rapido HO 149005A Enterprise 2-Bay Covered Hopper, GFCX
Note: You will reserve this item today for a 10% down payment of $5.75. Approximately 30-45 days before your item is expected at the warehouse, we will invoice you $51.77 plus shipping and any applicable taxes.
Expected release date is Mar 13, 2026
PREORDER Rapido HO 149005A Enterprise 2-Bay Covered Hopper, GFCX is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
The Rapido Trains HO Scale Enterprise 2-Bay Covered Hopper is based on cars built beginning in 1948. Covered hoppers started to become a major car style just prior to WWII and are one of the dominant car types on railroads today. Early development of covered hoppers tended to center around two-bay cars, with few mass-produced cars built until the 1950s. During the early development of covered hoppers, New York Central built several different groups of "Enterprise" covered hoppers both for its own use and for its subsidiaries. The first groups were built immediately before World War II in 1939 and 1940. These cars proved quite successful, and in 1948 NYC built another group of 750 cars under Lot (the NYC's classification system) number 747-H. The post-war cars were slightly larger than their predecessors with a 2000 cubic foot capacity. They utilized Standard Railway Equipment steel roof panels which had four offset roof hatches on each side versus the five hatches per side on the pre-war cars. An unknown number of these cars were fitted with smaller, circular hatches for flour and sugar loading. Lot 747-H cars proved so successful that additional cars followed in Lots 783, 784 and 785. The later series differed in using diagonal panel roofs but were otherwise identical to the Lot 747 cars. Concurrently, Canadian National also built 150 cars to largely the same design. Delivered in 1948, the CN cars differed from the NYC's in the design of roof panels, side panels, hatch spacing and construction details. NYC's cars operated well into the Penn Central era and some were converted for company MOW service. The CN cars remained in service for many years, with some being later converted to ballast cars for maintenance of way use. The Rapido Trains cars are accurately scaled from prototype blueprints and field measurements and feature appropriate NYC or CN body style and fully detailed underbodies. The cars are accurately decorated and are available individually and in multiple-car packs with multiple roadnumbers. The Enterprise 2-Bay Covered Hoppers are part of the line of Rapido Trains HO Scale freight cars and containers.
Preorders: Frequently Asked Questions
What is preordering and why would I want to do that?
What is preordering and why would I want to do that?
In the model railroading world, most products are made in limited runs. Manufacturers no longer produce large quantities to sit in warehouses. Instead, they announce new items and set a preorder deadline. After that date, production is based largely on the number of reservations received.
Preordering through Model Train Stuff guarantees your spot in line for these limited releases. When the products arrive, orders are filled in the order they were placed. The earlier you preorder, the better your chance of getting your items, even if there are shipping delays or shortfalls from the manufacturer.
Preordering is as easy as 1-2-3!
Preordering is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Preordering is available on any item with the word "Preorder" as the first word in the product title.
- We will email your invoice approximately 30-45 days before your preorder items land at the warehouse. With the interactive invoice you can select your preferred shipping method and pay the balance of your order right online!
- We'll ship you your preorder once your invoice is paid online.
How can I place a preorder?
How can I place a preorder?
To place a preorder, simply look for items marked with "PREORDER" in their title on our website. Add the item to your cart and proceed to checkout. You'll be required to pay a 10% non-refundable deposit to secure your reservation.
When will I be charged for my preorder?
When will I be charged for my preorder?
You'll be charged a 10% deposit at the time of placing your preorder. The remaining balance, along with any applicable sales tax and shipping charges, will be due when the item is ready to be shipped. We'll notify you via email with a link to complete your payment.
Can I cancel my preorder?
Can I cancel my preorder?
Preorders can be canceled, but please note that the 10% deposit is non-refundable and will not be credited to store credit, as it goes toward covering the cost of the uncollected reservation.
When will my preorder ship?
When will my preorder ship?
The estimated shipping date for each preorder item is listed on the product page. We'll also keep you updated via email if there are any changes to the shipping schedule. Once your final payment is received, your item will be shipped according to your selected shipping method.
What happens if a preorder item is delayed or canceled by the manufacturer?
What happens if a preorder item is delayed or canceled by the manufacturer?
In the rare event that a preorder item is delayed or canceled by the manufacturer, we'll notify you as soon as possible. You can choose to wait for the item, apply your deposit to a different item, or request a refund or store credit for your deposit.
How do I check the status of my preorder?
How do I check the status of my preorder?
You can check the status of your preorder by logging into your account on our website and viewing your order history. We'll also keep you updated via email with any important information regarding your preorder.
What if I have more questions about preordering?
What if I have more questions about preordering?
If you have any further questions about preordering, feel free to contact our customer service team. We're here to help you with any inquiries you may have.
