Scale Trains 32982 HO, GATC 4180cf Airslide Covered Hopper, Rivet Counter, GACX, 46397
Scale Trains 32982 HO, GATC 4180cf Airslide Covered Hopper, Rivet Counter, American Maize Products Company, GACX, 46397
Road Number Specific ScaleTrains
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Series 46397 to 46398, built 8/69
- Era: 1969 to early 1990s
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Road number 46397
- Gray underbody
- Photo-etched stainless-steel see-through Apex (slotted) walkways and end crossover platforms
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Phase TZC
- 4” square column style side posts except at the bolsters
- Hat-section posts at the bolsters
- Half-height ladder grab irons at the side corners
- Z-section 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”