Description
In 1992, Thrall introduced the 4727 cubic foot carbon black covered hopper. In contrast with the boxy 5750 cubic foot design, this newer design more closely resembles traditional covered hoppers. Similar in appearance to “high-hip” grain hoppers, these cars featured three bays, external posts, and “open” ends with visible slope sheets. Common with their larger 5750cf cousins, these 70-ton cars feature “butterfly” outlets, multiple round loading hatches on the car roof (22 or 28 depending upon customer specifications), and sampling spigots mounted into small indents in the car sides. Carbon Black Covered Hoppers can be seen throughout North America are commonly found in large groups near major carbon black producers or users. They can also be seen singularly or in small blocks of cars in mixed freight trains.
Road Number Specific ScaleTrains
- TCMX 96131 and 96146
- From series TCMX 96101-96150, Thrall Car Job 904, built December 1995 – February 1996
- 22 roof hatches
- TCMX 96136 and 96147
- From series TCMX 96101-96365, Thrall Car Job 904, built December 1995 – February 1996
- FRA-224 reflective stripes
- 22 roof hatches
- Four (4) different road numbers
- Factory-applied sampling spigots
- Separate rooftop vent “snorkel” pipe
- 22 or 28 roof hatches per prototype
- Finely detailed end posts and bracing
- Photo-etched stainless-steel see-through running boards
- Separately-applied end ladders
- Finely-detailed underbody brake detail
- Durable die-cast metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers
- Barber S-2 70-ton Trucks with rotating bearing caps, separate brake beams, and side bearing detail
- 33” machined metal wheels
- Minimum radius: 18”
- Recommended radius: 22”
All Rivet Counter N Scale Freight Cars Feature
- Fully assembled
- Multiple road numbers
- Factory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses
- Intricate brake plumbing
- Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
- Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
- Operates on Code 55 and 70 rail
- Clear jewel box packaging safely stores model
- Color matched to existing Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possible
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