Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - Pullman-Standard PS-2 4427 “High Side” Covered Hopper - Southern Illinois Railcar (SIRX) #21043 - “Ex-MKT” 1994+ - Red/White with Red/White Lettering (SKU 20009-21030-01)
Available On: December 1, 2023
During the 1960s, railcar builders experimented with covered hopper designs to satisfy the evolving needs of shippers as they moved away from forty-foot box cars to bulk transport railcars. Pullman’s PS-2 design evolution continued in 1966 when the “Low Side” 4427 was replaced with the “High Side” version. The 4427 “High Side” was visually distinctive with its high slope bays and center of gravity, which sped the unloading process of bulk commodities. The “High Side” 4427 included 13 exterior side posts, similar to its sister car design, the PS-2 4740, which had 16 side posts. Both designs were introduced in 1966, and 4427 “High Side” production ended in 1971 after delivery of approximately 12,000 cars.
The Tangent Scale Models PS4427 “High Side” is a dimensionally-accurate replica of the real car and provides continuity with their other Pullman-Standard covered hoppers, including model design, scheme colors, and stenciling. Tangent Scale Models model includes key build variations: stirrup steps, roof hatches, jacking pads, tow loops, discharge gates, and side air lines. This replica includes Tangent Scale Models “near-scale” draft gear box including side “key” detail. Tangent Scale Models ready-to-operate replica is finished with coupler lift bars accompanying Kadee scale couplers, sufficient hidden weights, and CNC-machined wheels to ensure the model operates as good as it looks.
Features for Tangent Scale Models PS PS-2CD 4427 High Side Covered Hopper replicas include:
– SIRX “Ex-MKT Restencil” 1994+ pushes an ex-MKT car well into the 1990s. Now leased by Southern Illinois Railcar, this prototype car is starting to show its age. Replicated on the model is a further-weathered red color compared to the (MKT red and TLDX Ex-MKT red cars) along with several accurate patches. Check out that MKT “ghost” lettering showing on the side of the car. The MKT prototype car received a replacement ACI label, and we have duplicated the new location as well as an MKT-Parson, KS applied COTS panel in 1977. Each side of this car is different, to correctly reproduce the various patches and original versus stencil lettering data variations. Equipped with 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks with truck-mounted brake details and rotating Brenco-6 caps, this car is ready for the 1994+ modelers in the room.
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