{"product_id":"scaletrains-32299-ho-scale-rivet-counter-ps-2cd-4785-covered-hopper-burlington-northern-bn-464504","title":"ScaleTrains 32299 HO Scale Rivet Counter PS-2CD 4785 Covered Hopper Burlington Northern BN 464504","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScaleTrains 32299 HO Scale Rivet Counter PS-2CD 4785 Covered Hopper Burlington Northern BN 464504\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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 or 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: early 1990s-2000s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries 464000-464860 (mixed series with other 4750cf covered hoppers)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx-Penn Central H54A and H54B cars, built 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad numbers 464504 and 464308\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariations in data and data placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeystone Portloc gravity-pneumatic outlet gates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. Gypsum (diamond-hole) running boards and coupler platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody with shear plates\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort center sill\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs built pressed steel trough loading hatches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandbrake mounted to shear plate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple roof hatch options per prototype: Continuous Trough, 3-Trough, or Round Hatch – see roadname above for specific version\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApex (slotted), Morton (round-hole), or U.S. Gypsum (diamond-hole) walkways and coupler platforms – see roadname above for specific version\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched stainless-steel see-through running board with metal grab irons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched stainless-steel see-through end crossover platforms\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple end brace and grab variations– see roadname above for specific version\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple “end cage” grab iron and support configurations – see roadname above for specific version Gravity or Gravity-Pneumatic outlets – see roadname above for specific version\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd shear plates – denoted as appropriate by roadname above\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied ladders with metal rungs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied trainline pipe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake plumbing with separate air reservoir, control valve, and retainer valve details plus separately applied wireform plumbing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandbrakes mounted to stands, end supports, and or end shear plate – see roadname above for specific version\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable die-cast metal semi-scale standard Type E couplers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly-detailed Barber S-2 100-ton trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data, rotating bearing caps, side bearing detail, and truck-mounted brake beams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36” machined metal wheels\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 22”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Rivet Counter Freight Cars Feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple road numbers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate brake plumbing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched stainless-steel see-through end crossover platforms\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately profiled .110″ wheels\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted to Industry standards for reliable operation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor matched to existing Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ScaleTrains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39379622625446,"sku":"SXT32299","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/scaletrains-32299-ho-scale-rivet-counter-ps-2cd-4785-covered-hopper-burlington-northern-bn-464504.jpg?v=1615056759","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/scaletrains-32299-ho-scale-rivet-counter-ps-2cd-4785-covered-hopper-burlington-northern-bn-464504","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}