Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - Pullman-Standard PS-2 4427 “High Side” Covered Hopper - North American Car Corporation (NAHX) #47462 - “Morton Salt 6-1969” - Gray with Black Lettering (SKU 20009-21033-03)
Available On: December 1, 2023
During the 1960s, railcar builders experimented with covered hopper designs to satisfy the evolving needs of shippers as they moved away from forty-foot box cars to bulk transport railcars. Pullman’s PS-2 design evolution continued in 1966 when the “Low Side” 4427 was replaced with the “High Side” version. The 4427 “High Side” was visually distinctive with its high slope bays and center of gravity, which sped the unloading process of bulk commodities. The “High Side” 4427 included 13 exterior side posts, similar to its sister car design, the PS-2 4740, which had 16 side posts. Both designs were introduced in 1966, and 4427 “High Side” production ended in 1971 after delivery of approximately 12,000 cars.
The Tangent Scale Models PS4427 “High Side” is a dimensionally-accurate replica of the real car and provides continuity with their other Pullman-Standard covered hoppers, including model design, scheme colors, and stenciling. Tangent Scale Models model includes key build variations: stirrup steps, roof hatches, jacking pads, tow loops, discharge gates, and side air lines. This replica includes Tangent Scale Models “near-scale” draft gear box including side “key” detail. Tangent Scale Models ready-to-operate replica is finished with coupler lift bars accompanying Kadee scale couplers, sufficient hidden weights, and CNC-machined wheels to ensure the model operates as good as it looks.
Features for Tangent Scale Models PS PS-2CD 4427 High Side Covered Hopper replicas include:
– NAHX “Morton Salt 6-1969” shows an interesting example of cars for North American Car Corporation’s lease fleet. This group is leased to Morton Salt Company by NAHX and the cars carry an interesting mix of dates: Built in 4-69, a liner applied for salt service in 5-69 and a NEW date of 6-1969! Of course, this accurate data is all shown in the prototype photo on the website. If you look closely, you can see the white/red/black North American Car Co. badge and trust plate. The bays are equipped with Youngstown EZ-Roll gravity gates. NAHX cars are always interesting because of their mix of lettering styles and Lessee logos. This is a great example of private leased covered hoppers carrying a non-grain commodity
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