Hopper - Open Top
PRR #494723
These hoppers became a PRR standard with over 30,000 built between 1904 and 1920. The cars lasted into the 1960s and a few remained in work train service into the 1980s. The PRR GLa class was one of the most common coal hoppers in North America. This particular one was used by the Maintenance of Way department. Designed to transport bulk commodities like coal, ore, and other granular materials.