{"product_id":"scaletrains-rivet-ho-scale-bethgon-g52x-coal-gondola-conrail-oxide-red-small-logo-cr-varies","title":"ScaleTrains Rivet HO Scale Bethgon G52X Coal Gondola Conrail Oxide Red Small Logo CR # Varies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScaleTrains Rivet HO Scale Bethgon G52X Coal Gondola Conrail Oxide Red Small Logo CR\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e# Varies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the late 1980s by Bethlehem Steel Company’s (BSC, later Johnstown America, and finally FreightCar America), the Bethgon has become one of the most common cars for hauling coal. Originally called the “Coal Porter”, the name was changed to Bethgon when the family of singer Cole Porter asked BSC to change the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bethgon’s basic shape is that of hopper with sloped end sheets. Two tubs run between the trucks adding capacity for 18 additional tons of coal while lowering the center of gravity making the car more stable. Most Bethgons have been built of aluminum which reduces the weight of the car by some 12 tons compared to a traditional steel hopper of the same capacity. Since the first Bethgon was built, many thousands more with varying capacities have been built along with thousands of similar cars from other builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1997, Conrail built 600 Bethgons at the Hollidaysburg Car Shop from engineering drawings supplied by Johnstown America. These were 4100 cubic-foot cars with a capacity of 116 tons of coal. They were Conrail class G52X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the breakup of Conrail, most of these cars went to Norfolk Southern where they can be found in almost every Norfolk Southern coal train still today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1997 to present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConrail Series 507401-508001 (G52X), built 07-97 to 12-97\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple road numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique COTS and end data specific to each road number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody comprised of main body, separate end sheets for both the A and B car ends, side bearing supports, and two internal braces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 wire form grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched metal see-through end crossover platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast center sill and end frame floors with integral coupler box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable body mounted metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASF Motion Control 100-ton trucks with rotating bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36” machined metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied brake details including brake cylinder and arm, air reservoir, control valve, brake wheel, brake wheel housing, brake wheel housing rod, and wire form brake wheel housing rod guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic and wire form brake plumbing including auxiliary reservoir pipe, emergency reservoir pipe, branch pipe, and brake cylinder pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire form retainer valve rod and photo-etched metal retainer valve rod supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo version of coal loads sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSXT81340 Offset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSXT81341 Symmetrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate brake plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately profiled .110\" wide wheel tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted to Industry standards for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor matched to existing Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possible\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":42349832732885,"sku":"SXTCRG52-SL","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/scaletrains-rivet-ho-scale-bethgon-g52x-coal-gondola-conrail-oxide-red-small-logo-cr-varies.jpg?v=1641060631","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/scaletrains-rivet-ho-scale-bethgon-g52x-coal-gondola-conrail-oxide-red-small-logo-cr-varies","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}