NARC - HO Scale - 4 Bay Cylindrical Hopper - Gov't of Saskatchewan (SKNX #397199) (Secret 25th Car) (Green/White/Yellow) Special Requirements (SKU 11-30001003-01)
Available On: February 1, 2009
This is a photo of actual 1:1 Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation that is traveling all over North America. This car is slightly different from the others. The model of this car is our Special 25th car in the series.
Features Include:
► Meticulously researched & designed
► 2 Different Running Boards- (11 & 17 Supports)-etched brass
► Etched Brass Crossover Platforms (with individually applied supports)
► 3 Different Ends (bracing variations)
► 2 Different outlet Gates (Toggle Lock & Spiral Cog)
► Investment castings for capstans (Ends of gates)
► 2 Different Hand Brakes (conventional & "High Power" Ellcon-National
► External brake rods on car body mounted brake cylinders (including levers)
► 3 Different styles of trough hatches (smooth, Slash, V)
► Round Hatches Kadee #58 semi-scale couplers
► Coupler Cut Bars
This car has additional markings that will distinguish it from all other Saskatchewan Grain Cars.
There is lettering on the bottom sill stating that "This Car Equipped with Kadee #58 Couplers" and below the "Swoosh" a message stating "Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation / North American Railcar Corporation..." "Partners In Ingenuity".
For a complete list of all the different versions and explanations of the differences on the Hawker Siddeley 4550 cu ft Cylindrical Hopper go to this link: Click Here
