{"product_id":"srmx-132-ho-scale-splitrock-mining-fox-valley-ore-car","title":"SRMX 132 - HO-Scale Splitrock Mining Fox Valley Ore Car","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Limited Edition HO-Scale Fox Valley\/ScaleTrains PSC 70-Ton Ore Car painted for freelance model railroad Splitrock Mining!\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Prototype: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Home Shops ore cars draw from the classic \u003cstrong\u003epostwar steel jenny\u003c\/strong\u003e—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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the mid‑20th century, builders like \u003cstrong\u003ePressed Steel Car Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eACF\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBethlehem\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fox Valley\/ScaleTrains PSC 70-Ton Ore Car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra Early 60's-80's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully assembled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodies with no extensions, or medium side extensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraw barred 4 car sets where appropriate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely cast stirrup steps; end details; underbody and brake system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparately applied handbrake wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33” Machined metal wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately profiled .110″ wide wheel tread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody mounted coupler box will accept Kadee whisker couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted to Industry standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging safely stores model when assembled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum radius 18” with short (four axle) locos, 22” with long (six axle) locos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Home Shops LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45196705071286,"sku":"HFO-006-001","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/5425\/3750\/files\/HFO-006-SRMXorecars2000.png?v=1781959160","url":"https:\/\/homeshops.net\/products\/srmx-132-ho-scale-splitrock-mining-fox-valley-ore-car","provider":"Home Shops LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}