ExactRail HO Scale: Bethlehem 3737 Hopper - Indianapolis Power & Light '1975 As Delivered'

The Bethlehem 3737/3716 Hopper is an icon railcar of the last quarter century, and ExactRail is pleased to announce a new release of the Bethlehem 3737/3716 Hoppers in 3 all new paint schemes, new road numbers, undecorated kits and 2 exclusive schemes for TrainLife.com!

With over 10,000 units produced, this is one of the most prolific, Western steel hoppers of last 40 years. The first Bethlehem 3737/3716 delivery went to the Chicago & Eastern Illinois in 1973, and subsequent orders went to the Texas & Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Chicago & North Western as well as various utilities, like Indianapolis Power and Light. These are still in service as of 2021, and many have been rebuilt into 4000 capacity cars—which, ExactRail also offers!

About the Indianapolis Power & Light '1975 As Delivered' Paint Scheme:

These Indianapolis Power & Light cars were delivered in October 1975 and numbered from 30001 to 30140. Gone was the large yellow Reddy Kilowatt billboard and in its place was the large IPALCO (Indianapolis Power And Light CO). For a few years both schemes could be seen running together, however by the mid 1980s both schemes had been repainted.                        

Features:

• Unparalleled attention to letter accuracy and placement.
• ExactRail’s equalized 100 ton ASF Ride Control Trucks
• Machined metal wheel sets and axles
• Kadee ® #158 “scale” couplers
• Narrow-style draft box, featuring: key detail, shank wedges, striker castings and full nut and bolt detail
• Wire coupler cut levers, grab irons, brake rods and lever hangers!

Accurate Bethlehem 3737 details, including:

• Single door Wine locks
• 4’ 10.5” vertical brake lever
• Welded top chord gussets
• Sub center sill brake rod
• Etched metal slake adjustor guard
• Interior braces
• Interior wheel well panels
• Floor mounted air reservoir
• 2 Load Styles included with each hopper!

View other Available Paint Schemes of ExactRail Bethlehem Hoppers: