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Tangent - HO Scale - PS4750 Covered Hopper PTLX FDGA 1973 # 34002 - Green w/White Stenciling # (SKU 20009-20037-01)

Available On: June 1, 2020

Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4750 Covered Hopper

Think of the PS-2CD 4750 (“PS4750″) prototype as the EMD SD40-2 of covered hoppers. Similar to the SD40-2, Pullman-Standard (“PS”) began production of the 4750 covered hopper in 1972 and was the most popular seller within its peer group with more than 56,000 cars produced (not including thousands of clones from other builders and railroads). The 4750 followed upon the successful “high hip” design of one of Pullman’s earlier designs, the 4740 covered hopper, also offered by Tangent Scale Models. When Pullman ceased production of 4750s in 1981, the amassed fleet was the largest single body covered hopper fleet from any of builder, and was arguably the most prolific production of a singular design during any era. In other words, they were super common! It was rare to find a manifest train without a PS4750 in it. Today, that feat is harder but it is still pretty true.

PS4750s were built to last. It is hard to tally how many ply the rails of North America today, but it is clear a large percentage of the fleet is still in service, working for their original or perhaps new owners.

The Tangent PS4750 is a state of the art, dimensionally-accurate scale replica with highly accurate “true-to-life” colors and precise letter stencils. They include detail variations to replicate the different phases of production and customer specifications. Variations include: brake systems, outlet gates, roof hatches, jacking pads, roof overhangs, running boards, crossover platforms, end ladders, brakewheel housings, and brakewheels. This replica includes our fine “near-scale” draft gear box with beautifully-rendered side “key” detail. Our 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.

UTCX “GTA Grain Mark. 3-74” is a grain purchaser. Accurately executed with the correct gray carbody with bright red shipper stenciling. This car has the distinctive “GTA Grain Marketing” logos in each of the corners of the car, and proper UTCX reporting marks for this series of 1974-delivered cars.

$48.95

  • Product: Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4750 Covered Hopper
  • Scale: HO Scale 1:87.1
  • Truck: Tangent 100-Ton Barber S-2 Roller Bearing Truck with Rotating Timken Caps
  • Wheels: CNC-Machined 36″ Wheels

PTLX “FGDA Delivery 1973” is a classic private operator scheme. The Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa leased several different groups of cars, however this run represents a large lot of 100 cars featuring a gorgeous “FGDA” placard on the side of the car. All of the detail lettering is present, from car specific draft gear reporting marks and numbers, to Pullman Patent numbers on the frame. Unpainted Morton galvanized running boards add a great little detail to the classic Pullman Leasing green and black colors. Matching the PTLX prototype, this model features accurate truck mounted brakes, accurate brake beams, and Timken rotating caps. We offer this scheme in 4 road numbers.

One prototype reference photo is in the grid of model/prototype photos below.















$48.95 US