Wisconsin Central (WC) “Ex-CRR FH19 Patch 1992+ V2” 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 2 group of cars show off ex-Clinchfield cars that were patched and renumbered by CSX before being acquired by the WC.  Notice how the first three full panels have been fully patched out, and large yellow WC reporting marks added above the CSX six-digit numbers.  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.  

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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