Scale Trains 33004 HO, GATC 4180cf Airslide Covered Hopper, Rivet Counter, GACX, 47783

Scale Trains 33004 HO, GATC 4180cf Airslide Covered Hopper, Rivet Counter, A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company, Blue Logo, GACX, 47783

Road Number Specific ScaleTrains

Era: early 1977 to late 1980s
Series 47782-47787, built 4/77

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

Photo-etched stainless-steel see-through Apex walkways and coupler platforms
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”