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Tangent - HO Scale - Pullman-Standard PS-3 2750 Coal Hopper - Great Northern (GN) #70038 - OriginalVermillion 1957 Scheme/ Vermillion/ White Lettering (SKU 20009-15011-10)

Available On: July 1, 2017

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Tangent Scale Models is proud to introduce their newest all-new HO scale product to their line, the Pullman-Standard PS-3 coal hopper! 

During the 1950s, Pullman-Standard began to develop a “standardized” line of freight car product types that were marketed in “families”. Starting with the PS-1 boxcars and PS-2 covered hoppers, the PS-3 was rolled out with several offerings, the most prolific being this 70-ton, 3-outlet coal hopper with a cubic capacity of 2750 cubic feet. First purchased in 1957, Pullman-Standard not only had an effective marketing message with the “PS” series, but developed simultaneous production capability at both its Bessemer AL and Butler PA manufacturing plants, providing customers with a rapid response for coal hoppers that were produced at a rate of more than 13 cars per weekday during peak supply. Such rapid-production was made possible by new welding techniques that arose from the World War II period, although this was a relatively new innovation for open hoppers at the time.

The Tangent Scale Models PS-3 is a state of the art, dimensionally-accurate scale replica featuring:

  • highly accurate “true-to-life” colors and precise lettering stencils that match the intricacies of the prototype
  • designed from genuine PS spec documents, and includes body variations with or without end heap shields
  • three different styles of door mechanisms 
  • several handbrake variations so that your car properly matches the variations found on the prototype
  • fine “near-scale” draft gear box with side “key” detai
  • coupler lift bars 
  • Kadee® scale couplers
  • CNC-machined wheels
  • sufficient hidden weights to ensure the model operates as good as it looks, whether running as an empty or as a load (removable coal load included)

Great Northern (GN) in the sought-after “Original Vermillion” scheme from 1957. These stunning cars feature the bright vermillion red carbody, complete with large “Great Northern” stenciling applied across the car side, and the Rocky logo in the left side corner. These models include the distinctive “mineral red” trucks found on the prototype cars. These fine models are available in twelve road numbers, plus unnumbered models with decals available separately to easily create a fleet of customized hoppers.







$34.95 US