![]() Today, original paint schemes of GN and Burlington 3483 Hoppers have been identified in BNSF Maintenance of Way service. These cars were delivered in both the “Monogram” and “Helvetica” paint schemes. The Burlington railroad placed six separate orders for a total of 1,370 cars. The Great Northern received 100 cars in an attractive, utilitarian paint scheme with the Great Northern moniker. ![]() Hill railroads also purchased the Bethlehem 3483 in quantity. In volume 4 number 3 of the Prospector, The Rio Grande Historical Society published “if one had to pick THE signature freight car of the Rio Grande in its final quarter century, it would undoubtedly be the 100 ton quad hopper from Bethlehem Steel Car.” ![]() The Bethlehem 3483 Hopper is held by many to be the quintessential Western coal hopper of the modern era. ExactRail's HO Scale Bethlehem 3483 Hopper is now available!
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