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Scale Trains 32997 HO, GATC 4180cf Airslide Covered Hopper, Rivet Counter, GACX, 48246 - House of Trains

Scale Trains 32997 HO, GATC 4180cf Airslide Covered Hopper, Rivet Counter, GACX, 48246

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Scale Trains 32997 HO, GATC 4180cf Airslide Covered Hopper, Rivet Counter, Church and Dwight Co, Inc, Bicarbonate of Soda, GACX, 48246

Road Number Specific ScaleTrains

  • GACX series 48234-48253, built 3/80
  • Era: 1980 to early 1990s
  • Photo-etched stainless-steel see-through Morton (round-hole) walkways and coupler platforms
  • Phase HC
    • 4” square column style side posts
    • Half-height ladder grab irons at the side corners
    • Square tube-style horizontal end braces
    • Low-mounted hand brake
    • Body mounted brakes
    • Roping eyes integral to the bolster plates
  • Gravity outlet gates
  • Fully assembled
  • Multiple road numbers
  • Factory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses
  • Complete underbody brake system including wireform brake plumbing and brake rods with separately-applied air reservoir, control valve, retainer valve and brake levers
  • Durable die-cast metal semi-scale standard Type E couplers
  • Highly-detailed Barber S-2 100-ton trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data, rotating bearing caps, side bearing detail, and truck-mounted brake beams
  • 36” machined metal wheels with accurately profiled .110” wheels
  • Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
  • Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
  • Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
  • Packaging safely stores model
  • Minimum radius: 18”
  • Recommended radius: 22”