🔴 PIKO 36312 Coal Load Review | Convert PIKO Covered Hoppers to Open Hoppers (G Scale)

This channel is made possible in part by Amazon affiliate links. Using them helps support independent content at no extra cost. https://amzn.to/4qWWoyF THE GREAT LAKES LARGE SCALE TRAIN EXPO: https://greatlakestrainexpo.com This video looks at the PIKO 36312 coal load and how it can be used to convert PIKO covered hopper cars into open hopper cars. PIKO covered hopper tops slide off easily, allowing the 36312 coal load to drop directly into the car body. This makes it possible to run realistic open coal hoppers without buying entirely new rolling stock. The PIKO 36312 coal load is an inexpensive way to add variety to your freight trains. At around $20, it is a simple upgrade that can quickly turn a covered hopper into a convincing coal load car for your G scale trains or garden railway. If you run PIKO freight equipment, this is a nice trick to know and an easy way to expand your open hopper fleet.