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Add Modern Realism to Your HO Layout
Bachmann HO Scale Canadian 4-Bay Cylindrical Grain Hopper with FRED Device offers a modern touch to your model railroad. This highly detailed, assembled car features a track-powered flashing red LED light, metal wheels, and E-Z Mate couplers, ensuring smooth operation on both DC and DCC layouts. Imported for Indian hobbyists, it brings authentic detailing to your collection.
The car is designed for optimum tracking performance with added weight, blackened machined metal wheels with RP 25 contours, and Celcon trucks with non-magnetic blackened brass axles. The integrated flashing rear end device (FRED) adds a realistic finishing touch to the end of your train, enhancing the visual appeal of your layout.
This Bachmann HO scale model is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts looking to enhance their train sets. While local hobby shops may offer basic freight cars, this imported model provides a unique feature with its functional FRED. All customs duties and GST are included in the price, with tracked delivery via ExpressBox.
Authentic Bachmann Model Train Detail
Bachmann is a respected name in model railroading, known for producing detailed and functional rolling stock. This Canadian 4-Bay Cylindrical Grain Hopper with its integrated Flashing End of Train Device (FRED) offers a level of realism and modern detail often found in higher-end models. The use of blackened metal wheels with RP 25 contours and E-Z Mate couplers ensures compatibility and smooth running on most HO scale layouts. Imported directly from authorized US retailers and brand partners, this piece brings a touch of North American railroading authenticity to your collection, complete with all customs duties and GST pre-paid for a transparent purchase.
Who This Model Is For (And Who Should Consider Alternatives)
This HO scale hopper car is perfect for model train enthusiasts, collectors, and hobbyists who appreciate detailed rolling stock with functional features like the FRED. It's ideal for those building modern North American-themed layouts or wanting to add a unique piece to their existing train sets. Consider alternatives if you are strictly focused on older eras or require specific non-standard coupling systems. For beginners, ensure your layout uses standard HO scale track and compatible DCC or DC power systems for optimal operation.
Typical situations where Bachmann Trains Canadian 4-Bay Cylindrical Grain Hopper with FRED Device CN Demonstrator HO Scale 1:87 (20.8 cm / 8.2 in) helps — illustrative scenarios, not customer reviews.
A model train hobbyist in Delhi wants to add a modern freight car with realistic signaling to their HO scale layout.
This Bachmann Canadian 4-Bay Hopper with FRED provides authentic detail and a functional flashing light, enhancing the visual realism of their train, especially for evening or DCC layouts.
A collector in Mumbai seeks a detailed HO scale rolling stock piece that is reliably sourced and includes all import costs.
Imported from authorized US sources and delivered with all duties and GST included, this Bachmann model offers peace of mind and a unique addition to their collection, bypassing complex import procedures.
| Power Source | Track-Powered (DC and DCC compatible) |
| Recommended Age | 196 months - 1200 months (approx. 16 years - 100 years) |
| Layout Compatibility | HO Scale 1:87 track gauge |
| Cost per unit | 1 car at ₹13,090 — ₹13,090 per car |
| Feature | Bachmann Trains Canadian | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Authenticity & Sourcing | Imported from authorized US retailers and brand partners, factory-sealed. | Varies by brand; may be locally manufactured or imported through less direct channels. |
| Flashing End of Train Device (FRED) | Functional track-powered flashing red LED for modern realism. | Typically basic freight cars without electronic signaling features. |
| Couplers & Wheels | Magnetically operated E-Z Mate couplers and blackened metal wheels with RP 25 contours. | May feature simpler plastic couplers and basic metal or plastic wheels. |
| Scale & Gauge | HO Scale 1:87, compatible with standard HO gauge track. | HO scale models are available, but specific features like FRED may be less common. |
| Cost per unit | 1 car at ₹13,090 — ₹13,090 per car | Basic HO freight cars may range from ₹2,000-₹4,000, but models with FRED are rare and likely higher priced. |
| SKU | mrc8046 |
| GTIN | 0022899738055 |
| Brand | Bachmann |
| Model Name | Canadian 4-Bay Cylindrical Grain Hopper with FRED Device – CN Demonstrator - HO Scale |
| Part Number | 73805 |
| Scale | HO Scale 1:87 |
| Color | Prototypical Colors (CN Demonstrator) |
| Material | Plastic, Metal |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 8.2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in (20.8 cm x 3.8 cm x 5.1 cm) |
| Item Weight | 0.154 kg (5.4 oz) |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Country of Origin | Not stated by manufacturer — US retail version, sourced from authorized US retailers and authorized brand partners |
About Bachmann
Bachmann is a leading manufacturer of model trains and accessories, known for detailed HO and N scale models.
Compliance & Legal
No product-specific compliance warnings identified. Standard imported-goods terms apply: customs duties & GST paid; for personal use in India; follow the manufacturer's usage instructions on the packaging.
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