Scale Trains (Rivet Counter HypoTypical) - HO Scale - Gunderson 5188 Covered Hopper - Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) #477689 - Wedge - Red/White/Gray with White/Yellow Lettering & Yellow Conspicuity Marks (SKU 6502-SXT40316)
Available On: September 1, 2024
Designed from builder blueprints, the Rivet Counter HO Scale Gunderson-GIMSA/Concarril 5188 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper features four different body styles, two different hatch types, three different outlet gate options, and numerous factory-applied parts. With production beginning in 2007, thousands have been produced in the United States and Mexico, they are commonly seen in unit grain trains as well as mixed manifest freights. They’re also frequently found alongside Trinity 5161cf Covered Hoppers.
PROTOTYPE HISTORY
Grain and grain products are one of the leading commodities hauled by railroads today. Typically carried in covered hoppers, designs have evolved over the years to increase the efficiency of handling this vital commodity. One of the more popular designs in recent years is the Gunderson-GIMSA/Concarril 5188cf Covered Hopper.
The Gunderson 5188cf is a large 3-bay hopper that measures 58’ over the coupler centers and is built to fit within the Plate C clearance diagram. These all-steel cars feature a capacity of 5,188 cubic feet and are equipped with trough-style loading hatches for efficient loading. The hatch covers can either be made of metal or non-metal materials depending upon customer specifications. Each of its three bays features a 30” x 30” outlet opening, which can be outfitted with various outlet types depending on customer requirements and/or commodities to be handled.
With the production of these cars starting in 2007, they have gone through several design changes including the quantity and width of panels used to construct the car sides, addition of two or four large horizontal ribs on the car sides, and placement and design of pulling loops.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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Order Due Date: February 5, 2024
Anticipated Delivery Date: September 2024