Building Mann's Creek Hoppers

By Sam Swanson/photos as noted

If you don't model the usual Colorado narrow gauges, (and many of us don't) what do you use for equipment? If you need some hoppers, all you have to do is follow Sam Swanson's fantastic methods for building and casting your own fleet in the 2009 On30 Annual.

Based on equipment from the Mann's Creek line in West Virginia, these distinctive cars have all the right On30 personality and Sam shows you how to build them. The article includes complete finishing and weathering instructions. Download the PDF file below for a complete car parts drawing and framing diagram.