Scaletrains {SXT31835} PS-4785 Covered Hopper NYC - New York Central #886830 Rivet Counter ScaleTrains (SCALE=N) Part # 8003-SXT31835

Scaletrains {SXT31835} PS-4785 Covered Hopper NYC - New York Central #886830 Rivet Counter ScaleTrains (SCALE=N) Part # 8003-SXT31835 (Picture may show a different Road Number).

Designed from builder drawings and field measurements, the Pullman-Standard 4785cf Covered Hopper is perfect for modelers from the 1960s until today. Since the beginning, these cars have crisscrossed North America running in singles and groups in mixed freight trains. The Rivet Counter series model features different roof hatch, outlet gate, and, and end “cage” support variations per roadname and production group.

One of the larger sizes offered in the Pullman-Standard covered hopper catalog, the PS-2CD 4785 cubic foot design could be optimized for a variety of commodities, from grain products to chemical to mineral ladings. Introduced in 1967 and built at their Butler, PA plant, the basic design would see refinements to its basic design over its five-year production span. The end “cages” of the cars would change over this period, with revisions to the end grab iron and support arrangements. Later production would also feature tall shear plates as part of the end sills, adding another visual distinction to this family of cars.

And as common with other covered hopper production, the customer could option the cars with different roof hatch options; full-length trough, three-trough, or round hatches. The full-length trough hatches were typically applied to cars intended for grain duty, allowing easy loading from spouts used at grain elevators. Round hatches are easier to seal, and were preferred for cars designed for commodities that needed better protection from the elements. The three-trough option, unique to Cotton Belt, was essentially the full-length trough divided into three smaller sections, making it a “best-of-both-worlds” option that combined the ease of loading of the full-length trough, with the better sealing capability of a round hatch.

Different outlet types and brands could also be fitted, with gravity or gravity-pneumatic types installed for optimal handling of different commodities. Gravity outlets were preferred for grains, while the gravity-pneumatic outlet type offered greater flexibility in the types of commodities that could be handled. The gravity setting allowed the commodity to discharge from the outlets via normal gravity (such as grain), while the pneumatic setting allowed commodities to be unloaded via vacuum hose. This was used for ladings such as plastic pellets, or powdery chemical or foodstuff commodities, that would tend to “cake-up” in the outlet, and needed the vacuum for smoother and contamination-free unloading. Running board and end coupler platforms could also vary per customer option, with Apex (slotted-hole), Morton (round-hole), and U.S. Gypsum (diamond-hole) types seen fitted to these cars.

Road Number Specific ScaleTrains

New York Central

• Era:1967- Early 1980s
• Series 886826-887025 (134H), built 9-10/67
• Continuous trough roof hatches
• Tall end vertical grab supports with long center sills
• Handbrake on tall end vertical support
• Short track gravity outlet gates

Additional Features

• Multiple road numbers
• Two different roof hatch options: continuous trough or 3-trough
• Photo-etched stainless-steel see-through Apex (slotted) walkway with separate grab irons
• Photo-etched stainless-steel see-through Apex (slotted) end crossover platforms
• Two different end brace and grab iron variations
• Two different “end cage” grab iron and support
• Short track gravity or gravity-pneumatic outlets
• End shear plates (when applicable)
• Factory-applied ladders with metal rungs
• Factory-applied trainline pipe
• Brake plumbing with separate air reservoir and control valve plus separately applied wireform plumbing
• Handbrakes mounted to stands, end supports, and/or end shear plate
• Body-mounted semi-scale standard Type E knuckle couplers
• Highly-detailed Barber S-2 100-ton trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data
• 36” machined metal wheels
• Minimum radius: 9-3/4”
• Recommended radius: 11”

All Rivet Counter Freight Cars Feature

• Fully assembled
• Factory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses
• Intricate brake plumbing
• Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
• Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
• Operates on Code 55 and 70 rail
• Clear jewel box packaging safely stores model
• Color matched to existing Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possible