{"product_id":"scaletrains-33048-ho-scale-rivet-counter-ps-2cd-4785-covered-hopper-staley-tlcx-35168","title":"ScaleTrains 33048 HO Scale Rivet Counter PS-2CD 4785 Covered Hopper Staley TLCX 35168","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScaleTrains 33048 HO Scale Rivet Counter PS-2CD 4785 Covered Hopper Staley TLCX 35168\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: 1971 to 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries 35150 to 35184, built 8\/71\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple road numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor logo is printed on a separately applied etched brass logo panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody with shear plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied ladders with metal rungs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandbrake mounted to shear plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched stainless-steel see-through Apex (slotted) walkway with metal grab irons and coupler crossover platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous as built pressed steel trough loading hatches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort center sill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiner Mark E-7717 gravity outlet gates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake plumbing with separate air reservoir, control valve, and retainer valve plus separately applied wireform plumbing including trainline pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable die-cast metal semi-scale standard Type E couplers\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36” machined metal wheels with accurately profiled .110″ wide wheel tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted to Industry standards for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint colors match Tru-Color Paint color: TCP- 172 Weathered Concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScaleTrains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39939382247590,"sku":"SXT33048","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/scaletrains-33048-ho-scale-rivet-counter-ps-2cd-4785-covered-hopper-staley-tlcx-35168.jpg?v=1619802444","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/scaletrains-33048-ho-scale-rivet-counter-ps-2cd-4785-covered-hopper-staley-tlcx-35168","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}