{"product_id":"rapido-home-shops-collaboration-ydc-5129-autoflood-iii-coal-hopper-yankeetown-dock-corporation-5129-ho-scale","title":"Rapido • Home Shops Collaboration (YDC 5129) • Autoflood III Coal Hopper  • Yankeetown Dock Corporation #5129 • HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#1f2a35; line-height:1.8; max-width:900px; margin:auto; font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4fbfd,#ffffff); border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0; font-size:34px; line-height:1.1;\"\u003e\n      Yankeetown Dock Corporation AutoFlood III Coal Hopper\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#45A1BB; margin:6px 0 14px; font-size:24px; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      HO Scale Ready-to-Run Coal Hopper\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:17px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      A Home Shops exclusive Rapido AutoFlood III coal hopper representing the Yankeetown Dock Corporation, perfect for modern coal, aggregate, and bulk commodity operations.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; border-bottom:3px solid #45A1BB; padding-bottom:8px; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n    Product Overview\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:44px;\"\u003e\n    The Yankeetown Dock Corporation AutoFlood III Coal Hopper is a Home Shops exclusive release that captures the rugged appearance and heavy-duty functionality of modern bulk commodity transportation. Designed around Rapido Trains' highly detailed AutoFlood III hopper platform, this model reflects the type of high-capacity equipment commonly found moving coal and other bulk materials between mines, docks, power plants, and industrial facilities.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The Yankeetown Dock Corporation name evokes the busy movement of raw materials through ports, terminals, and transload facilities where efficiency and reliability are critical. Cars like these play an essential role in modern freight transportation, carrying enormous quantities of material while operating in dedicated unit trains and high-volume commodity service.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Rapido's AutoFlood III hopper delivers exceptional realism with a die-cast frame and floor, detailed interior structure, highly detailed outlet gates, see-through etched metal platforms, factory-installed grab irons, and a removable coal load. Whether operating in a long unit train or displayed as part of a modern freight collection, this Home Shops exclusive hopper offers outstanding detail and operational appeal.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border:1px solid #b8dce8; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin:0 0 38px 0; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin-top:0; border-bottom:2px solid #45A1BB; padding-bottom:10px; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Product Features\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.95;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003ch4 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0 0 14px; font-size:20px;\"\u003e\n        The Rapido Trains HO scale Autoflood III Hopper features:\n      \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eDie-cast frame and floor for optimum car weight\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eFull interior rivet and K-member details\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eSuper-detailed end cages including separate air and brake piping\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eBarber S-2 100-ton trucks with metal wheels\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eHopper bays feature highly-detailed outlet gates\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eEtched, see-through end cross-over platforms\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eFull end detail, including uncoupling levers\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eSeparate grab irons installed at the factory\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eCrisp paint and lettering\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eRemovable coal load included\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eMultiple road numbers available for each scheme\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY WE LOVE IT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border:1px solid #b8dce8; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin:38px 0; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin-top:0; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Why We Love This Car\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      The AutoFlood III is one of those freight cars that immediately looks like it belongs in modern railroad operations. Its large capacity, rugged construction, and specialized design make it a natural choice for coal service, while its impressive size and detail make it visually striking in long trains.\n      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      We especially appreciate Rapido's attention to detail on this model. The die-cast frame provides excellent weight, the removable coal load adds versatility, and the etched platforms, end cages, outlet gates, and factory-installed grab irons create an exceptional level of realism.\n      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      The Yankeetown Dock Corporation scheme adds an extra layer of interest by representing the kinds of private-owner and industrial operations that are so common in modern freight railroading. It's a distinctive Home Shops exclusive that looks fantastic whether running in a unit train or displayed as part of a modern freight collection.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0c07e3,#2D8DAA); color:white; padding:24px 28px; border-radius:12px; margin-top:36px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:10px; color:white; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Add Modern Bulk Commodity Service to Your Railroad\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      Featuring premium Rapido detailing, a removable coal load, die-cast construction, and exclusive Yankeetown Dock Corporation lettering, this AutoFlood III hopper is ready to bring modern freight realism to your HO scale operations.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains \/ Home Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49506088583306,"sku":"YDC 5129","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/YDC.png?v=1780706321","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/rapido-home-shops-collaboration-ydc-5129-autoflood-iii-coal-hopper-yankeetown-dock-corporation-5129-ho-scale","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}