The Tangent Scale Models HO scale PS-1 “Mini-Hy Cube” Boxcar replica features a prototypical “slight peak” roof, separate underframe brake components with wire piping, narrow ladders and sill steps, and “see-through” crossover platforms.  These replicas include the “near-scale” draft gear that has been standard on all recent Tangent releases, which includes the “side key” detail with Kadee all-metal couplers.  Detailed “trombone style” coupler lift bars are also present on Tangent Scale Models replicas with one of two styles to match the prototype.  Finally, the models are equipped with the correct Tangent Barber S-2-A 70-ton roller bearing trucks and 33” CNC-machined wheelsets, so Tangent Scale Models look as good as they operate.  These small yet tall models are sure to be stunners on your layout!

These small yet tall models are sure to be stunners on your layout!

Features for Tangent Scale Models RTR replicas include:

• Dimensional accuracy – designed from actual Pullman-Standard blueprints

• Designed, tooled, and plastic parts produced in USA!

• Highly correct “true to life” colors

• “Hyper-Accurate” lettering including exact fonts and lettering placement

• Genuine Kadee scale couplers

• “Near-scale” draft gear box with beautifully-rendered side “key” detail

• 2 different draft gear and trombone-style coupler lift bar variations that represent those pesky prototypical details Tangent is known for

• Lacy details – wire grab irons, coupler lift bars, and stand-off ladders and stirrup steps, brake system piping

• “See through” crossover end platforms

• Separate air hoses

• CNC-machined 33” wheels in high quality Tangent Scale Models 70-ton Barber S-2-A Roller Bearing trucks (with semi-scale replacement wheels available separately) with separate brake hangar parts for extra realism

• Recommended age 14 years and older

– IC Orange Repaint 1972+ illustrates an Illinois Central Mini-Hy Cube that has been repainted by the IC’s Centralia, IL paint shop. This new coat of orange paint was applied in 1972, and the data shows many little changes for the era. Notice the new 6-digit number: The IC-GM&O merger is coming soon, and both railroads have already moved on to a 6-digit renumbering scheme. Centralia applied yellow and black “Excess Height” boxes on the car, along with IC-style stenciling. The return route still specifies the NYC (not PC!) in Evansville, IN, proving that old railroad habits change slowly. The tops of the ends are silver on this car – a neat touch by Centralia to emphasize the excess height nature compared to a “standard” box car. This IC replica features accurate draft gear with a smaller key slot opening on the side along with 70-Ton Barber S-2 Roller-bearing trucks with rotating Timken caps.

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