Prototype History:

Found throughout North America, these unique freight cars are commonly found in large groups near major carbon black producers or users. They can also be seen singularly or in small blocks of cars in mixed freight trains. All three models were painstakingly researched from field documentation, photographs, reference books, and builder drawings.

In 1992, Thrall introduced the 4727 cubic foot carbon black covered hopper.  In contrast with the boxy 5750 cubic foot design, this newer design more closely resembles traditional covered hoppers.  Similar in appearance to “high-hip” grain hoppers, these cars featured three bays, external posts, and “open” ends with visible slope sheets.   Common with their larger 5750cf cousins, these 70-ton cars feature “butterfly” outlets, multiple round loading hatches on the car roof (22 or 28 depending upon customer specifications), and sampling spigots mounted into small indents in the car sides.

Features:

• All new model
• Separately applied sampling spigot
• Separate rooftop vent “snorkel” pipe
• Per prototype: 22 or 28 roof hatches
• Finely detailed end posts and bracing
• Photoetched stainless steel running boards and end platforms
• Separately-applied end ladders
• Finely detailed underbody brake detail
• Durable diecast metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers
• All new Barber S-2 70-ton Trucks with rotating bearing caps, separate brake beams, and side bearing detail
• 33” machined metal wheels
• Minimum radius: 18”
• Recommended radius: 22"

Road Number Specific Details For SRCX 2042:

• From series SRCX 2001-2080, Thrall Car Job 694, built May 1992
• 22 roof hatches
• Without FRA-224 reflective stripes (as-built)

All Rivet Counter Freight Cars Feature:

• Fully assembled
• Color matched to Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possible
• Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
• Accurately profiled .110" wide wheel tread
• Separately-applied metal grab irons
• Coupler cut levers
• Trainline hoses
• Intricate brake plumbing
• Weighted to Industry standards
• Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
• Packaging safely stores model