Wisconsin Central (WC) “Ex-CRR FH19 Patch 1992+ V1” illustrates some of the several-hundred ex-Clinchfield Bethlehem hopper cars WC acquired from the CSXT in 1992.  These models feature a weathered-black body color along with various patches.  This WC Version 1 group of cars features ex-Clinchfield lettered cars still in their original CRR number series, with black patches and white WC reporting marks.  The models feature an accurate body for this ex-CRR FH19 series, including rounded top chord corner caps, paired lower posts at the side bolsters, and tiny accurate triangle supports on the bottom chord near the bolster posts.  The B-end of the model features an accurate Universal 7400 high handbrake, “modern” brake wheel and Morton-style brake step.  Inside, the models have a gorgeous (and removable!) flood-style coal load.  These coal cars roll on Tangent 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks with separate truck brake beams and rotating Brenco-6 caps.  We are pleased to offer 4 numbers in this WC scheme – and don’t forget that we have another WC scheme variant available.  

Features: 

• Dimensional accuracy – designed from Bethlehem Steel 3350cf Quad Coal Hopper plans and verified with field measurements

 • Highly correct “true to life” colors

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

• Genuine Kadee scale couplers
 

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

• Multiple road numbers for each scheme
 

• Multiple Bethlehem 1974, 1976-1978, 1979 and 1980 bodies and assembly builds, with correct bolster post/detail variations, roping plate versions and top chord corner cap options
 

• Two coal load options: Flood vs. Tipple Style
 

• “See through” brake step platform
 

• Road-specific details for each scheme, including 7 brake wheel housing options, 2 ABD Valve options, 2 retainer valve mounting options and 2 different routing board options.
 

• Beautiful details including separately-applied scale wire grab irons and coupler lift bars – no “molded on” plastic grab irons or “thick” plastic grab iron parts anywhere on this replica!
 

• Separate flexible rubber air hoses
 

• CNC-machined 36” wheels with accurate front and back detail
 

• Precision Tangent Scale Models 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks with prototype-specific rotating bearing caps (four possible options!) and separate brake beam part (2 possible options!)
 

• Weighted to NMRA specifications – yes, even with the coal load removed!
 

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