Bowser 55 Ton Fishbelly Hopper

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If you're modeling N&W 1973 and after, be sure youcomply with Norfolk Div. Timetable #5 (eff. 11/11/1973)speed restrictions.  4 (i) reads "Trains handling LOADED50 - ton hoppers in series given below must not exceeda speed of 25 miles per hour:N&W 58500 - 65814         72500 - 73999         79500 - 83999         87500 - 87907       111000 -114099       263650 - 264399
Such cars must not be forwarded in through trains formovement of which will hereby be restricted withoutpermission of the Division Superintendent.  "
Loaded H-9s had a tendency to "rock and roll".  It wasa practice to store the H-9's until coal loadings soared.
                                                    Harry Bundy
                                            
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