It’s time for new PS4750 Covered Hoppers! But not just any ordinary PS4750! Nope, Tangent Scale Models presents brand new PS4750 tooling that covers some of the unique details of 1973-1974 production cars! These are exciting, featuring both railroad and private elevator paint schemes!

The Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4750 covered hopper was the largest production covered hopper design in history, and is therefore statistically important to virtually any modeler from the 1970s to the present. Tangent Scale Models continues the evolution of their “phased approach” PS4750 models, not “one-size fits all” models. This release shines a spotlight on 1973-1974 Pullman production. Some of these cars feature a brand-new Tangent body variation for cars to handle the combination open-hole and closed-hole side posts on the same body.

The Tangent PS4750 is a state of the art, dimensionally-accurate scale replica with highly accurate “true-to-life” colors and precise letter stencils. Tangent Scale Models PS4750 system of models offers a multitude of detail variations and phases to replicate the many different Pullman-Standard offerings. This release includes all-new body tooling to match these later cars! Example variations include: body shells with or without holes in the side posts, brake systems, outlet gates, roofs, roof hatches, roof overhangs, running boards, crossover platforms, end ladders, jacking pads, brakewheel housings, and brakewheels. This replica includes Tangent Scale Models fine “near-scale” draft gear box with beautifully-rendered side “key” detail. Tangent Scale Models ready-to-operate replica is finished with coupler lift bars accompanying Kadee scale couplers and sufficient hidden weights to ensure the model operates as good as it looks. At more than 100 parts per car, not to mention phase accurate details, genuine Kadee couplers, and all-metal wheels, Tangent Scale Models provide you with a high-value model that will provide you with years of enjoyment and curb-appeal.

A quick synopsis of Tangent Scale Models 1972-1981 era and railroad-specific detail variations include:

• Dimensional accuracy – designed from Pullman-Standard plans and verified with field measurements
• 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
• Multiple road numbers for each scheme
• “See through” etched metal running boards and crossover platforms (in 6 possible combinations)
• New Tooling: specifically, a 1973-1974 Pullman body shell with combination closed-hole/open-hole side posts
• Road-specific details for each scheme, including 7 different brake systems, 3 different outlet gates, 3 different sets of roof hatches, 4 jacking pad sets, with or without shaker brackets, 2 roof overhangs, 3 different running board and crossover platform options, end ladders options, 7 brakewheel housing and clevis options, and 2 brakewheel options.
• Beautiful details – wire grab irons and coupler lift bars – no “molded in” plastic grab irons here!
• Separate air hoses
• CNC-machined 36” wheels
• Tangent Scale Models precision 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks or 100-Ton Barber S-2 Roller Bearing Truck– each with prototype-specific rotating bearing caps (four possible options!) and separate brake beam part (2 possible options!)
• Recommended age 14 years and older

Interstate Commodities Inc (INTX) “Kellogg Grain” 2015+ PS4750 Covered Hopper

• Product: Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4750 Covered Hopper
• Scale: HO Scale 1:87.1
• Truck: Tangent 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks with “Timken” rotating bearing caps and separate brake beam part
• Wheels: CNC-Machined 36″ Wheels
• Era: 2015-2024

– INTX “ex-Kellogg Grain” 2015+ gives modelers a contemporary example of a patched car. Tangent Scale Models chose this ex-Kellogg Grain Co. car that was acquired by Interstate Commodities and is part of the substantial INTX lease fleet. This car is sharp looking, with a carbody that has weathered to a darker yellow, Kellogg graphics have weathered from blue to green and a roof walkway that has lost its original yellow paint. The car replicates the complicated dance of 2015 lettering. This translates to original Kellogg lettering, former lessor lettering, paint-outs of conspicuity stripes, reapplication of conspicuity stripes and more. And yes, don’t worry, Tangent Scale Models  have the AEI tag and bracket mounted on the car where it should be. This ex-PTLX car features a Pullman body with open-hole posts, center-tube train air line, and truck mounted brake hardware. (Notice there is no brake cylinder on the B-End!) The bays are equipped with beautifully replicated early-style Miner outlet gates. Up on top, the roof features replacement roof hatch covers. The model is equipped Tangent Scale Models 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks with accurate “Timken” rotating caps and correct truck-mounted brake beams. INTX lease fleet cars have never been so easy!

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