For anyone interested:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/MTH-Rio-Grande-Challenger-/351732342379?nav=SEARCH
"MTH Rio Grande Challenger , in great shape . No broke or missing pieces. There is one hex head screw missing on the right side that can be purchase from MTH . There is a small wire there. See all the details in picture #4."
Thanks Joe. This hopper is proving difficult to find. Not really surprised, it's the same in the O Gauge market. The sad reality is if you're not around for pre-orders/initial release, you may never acquire these items.
We are looking for the following MTH One-Gauge BNSF 4-Bay Hoppers:
We have checked a variety of dealers, online and in the surrounding area, with no luck. They were listed in the 2010 RK1 Gauge Volume 1 catalog, so it has been awhile...
Thanks for the link! Awesome video and always fun seeing the youth enjoying this fun hobby. My grandkids enjoy it, but sadly not as much as their tablets and gaming systems...