Peter's Model Railroading | The Equipment | Hoppers | C&O Hopper
Prototype Information

These are 55-ton two-bay, open top hoppers. They had their ends extended, called "peaked ends" (a.k.a. "heap shields"), to help them carry even more of a load. Additionally, their bottoms were extended downward, called "fishbelly", to also extend their load capacity. These cars were a progression in the design from the basic 50-ton two-bay hopper. These cars saw service starting in 1937. I have not been able to find any evidence that the C&O had this style of peaked ends. I believe they had them, but they had oval/rounded ends.