Tangent HO Bethlehem 3350cf Quad Coal Hopper CSX “ex L&N, Orange”

Description

Railroad Short Name: CSX

CSXT Era “L&N Orange” 1991+ is a modernized take on the L&N “Delivery Orange” Bethlehem quad hoppers.  These cars feature the “slanted” L&N reporting marks – and all other stenciling – in black.  Our model includes the CSXT restencils for LD LMT and LT WT, as well as a CSXT reweigh from 1991.  Additionally, the COTS boxes have been updated with modernized lubrication dates.  The models feature an accurate 1973-1974 Bethlehem Steel carbody including with angled gussets on the top chord corners and single “lower” side posts at the bolsters.  The B-end of the model features an accurate Equipco 3750F high handbrake, “modern” brake wheel and Morton-style brake step.  Inside, the models have a gorgeous (and removable!) flood-style coal load.  These coal cars roll on Tangent 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks with separate truck brake beams and rotating “Timken” roller bearing caps.  The CSX-era stenciling on the cars includes varying CAPY, Paint and COTS data across the different car numbers.

Features:

• Dimensional accuracy – designed from Bethlehem Steel 3350cf Quad Coal Hopper plans and verified with field measurements
• Highly correct “true to life” colors
• Industry-leading “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
• Multiple Bethlehem 1974, 1976-1978, 1979 and 1980 bodies and assembly builds, with correct bolster post/detail variations, roping plate versions and top chord corner cap options
• Two coal load options: Flood vs. Tipple Style
• “See through” brake step platform
• Road-specific details for each scheme, including 7 brake wheel housing options, 2 ABD Valve options, 2 retainer valve mounting options and 2 different routing board options.
• Beautiful details including separately-applied scale wire grab irons and coupler lift bars – no “molded on” plastic grab irons or “thick” plastic grab iron parts anywhere on this replica!
• Separate flexible rubber air hoses
• CNC-machined 36” wheels with accurate front and back detail
• Our precision Tangent Scale Models 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks with prototype-specific rotating bearing caps (four possible options!) and separate brake beam part (2 possible options!)
• Weighted to NMRA specifications – even with the coal load removed
• Recommended age 14 years and older