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