{"product_id":"splitrock-mining-fox-valley-ore-car-635-hfo006002-ho","title":"Splitrock Mining Fox Valley Ore Car #635 - HFO006002 : HO","description":"\u003cp\u003eHomeShops Splitrock Mining Fox Valley Ore Car #635\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Limited Edition HO-Scale Fox Valley\/ScaleTrains PSC 70-Ton Ore Car painted for freelance model railroad Splitrock Mining!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplitrock Mining’s ore fleet reflects the company’s reputation for pushing hard tonnage through unforgiving territory. These compact ore cars fit perfectly into Splitrock’s high‑cycle operations, where short trains, steep grades, and tight loader tracks demand equipment that’s both rugged and efficient. Their low profile and stout construction echo the classic ore jenny lineage, giving Splitrock a dependable platform for moving dense dolomite, flux stone, and pelletized product from pit to interchange with minimal turnaround time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in Splitrock’s signature industrial palette, each car carries the no‑nonsense look of a fleet built for production, not polish. The graphics reinforce the brand’s presence across the Vermillion Range, while the compact dimensions make these cars ideal for heavy mineral service on layouts of any size. Whether running in dedicated unit sets or mixed with other regional haulers, Splitrock’s ore cars bring believable, hard‑working character to every train they join.\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Prototype: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Home Shops ore cars draw from the classic postwar steel jenny—a compact, heavy‑duty design perfected for the dense iron‑bearing traffic of the Upper Midwest. These cars were intentionally short, typically around 24 feet, because ore loads were extraordinarily heavy and required a stout, low‑volume body to stay within axle limits. Their proportions also matched the fixed‑length pockets on Great Lakes ore docks, which standardized the size for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the mid‑20th century, builders like Pressed Steel Car Company, ACF, and Bethlehem refined the design into the familiar welded‑steel ore car seen across the iron ranges. These cars handled everything from raw ore to flux stone and later adapted easily to pelletized taconite service with the addition of side extensions. Their rugged frames, deep tubs, and quick‑dumping hopper geometry made them indispensable for high‑cycle mine‑to‑mill operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fox Valley\/ScaleTrains model captures this era of ore‑car engineering with its compact footprint, heavy‑duty underframe, and characteristic jenny profile—an ideal foundation for both prototype and freelance mineral service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fox Valley\/ScaleTrains PSC 70-Ton Ore Car features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    Era Early 60's-80's\u003cbr\u003e    Fully assembled\u003cbr\u003e    Bodies with no extensions, or medium side extensions\u003cbr\u003e    Draw barred 4 car sets where appropriate\u003cbr\u003e    Finely cast stirrup steps; end details; underbody and brake system\u003cbr\u003e    Wire grab irons\u003cbr\u003e    Separately applied handbrake wheel\u003cbr\u003e    Detailed trucks\u003cbr\u003e    33” Machined metal wheels\u003cbr\u003e    Accurately profiled .110″ wide wheel tread\u003cbr\u003e    Durable body-mounted die-cast metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers, Kadee compatible painted a dingy gray\/brown color to represent the color of couplers in service\u003cbr\u003e    Body mounted coupler box will accept Kadee whisker couplers\u003cbr\u003e    Weighted to Industry standards\u003cbr\u003e    Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail\u003cbr\u003e    Packaging safely stores model when assembled\u003cbr\u003e    Minimum radius 18” with short (four axle) locos, 22” with long (six axle) locos\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HomeShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51573176402235,"sku":"1127-HFO006002","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/4117\/5355\/files\/IMG_9266_1024x1024_2x_50bfca83-4fd7-4076-b051-29716df789bf.webp?v=1787331620","url":"https:\/\/enginehouseservices.com\/products\/splitrock-mining-fox-valley-ore-car-635-hfo006002-ho","provider":"EngineHouse Services LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}