Tangent HO GA 4700 Covered Hopper Conrail “959H, Repaint 1976”

Description

Railroad Short Name: CR

The Tangent Scale Models GATC 4700 covered hopper system is a state of the art, dimensionally-accurate scale replica with highly accurate “true-to-life” colors and precise letter stencils.  Our GATC 4700 system of models offers a multitude of detail variations and phases to replicate the many different GATC 4700 offerings.  Example variations include: 13-post, 13-post IC, or 15-post body shells, body-mount or truck-mount brake systems and multiple prototype outlet gates.   This replica includes our fine “near-scale” draft gear box with beautifully-rendered side “key” detail.  Our ready-to-operate replica is finished scale metal grab irons, coupler lift bars, accompanying Kadee® scale couplers and sufficient hidden weights to ensure the model operates as good as it looks.  At more than 150 parts per car, not to mention phase accurate details, genuine Kadee couplers, and all-metal wheels, we provide you with a high-value model that will provide you with years of enjoyment and curb-appeal.

Conrail (CR) 959H “Repaint 1976” illustrates Despatch Shops Incorporated’s take on the GATC 4700 design.  DSI built 400 Lot 959-H clones in 1965 that share the GATC “look” except for one major feature:  DSI applied a welded roof vs. the standard GATC ribbed roof.  Yes, Tangent duplicated this feature with a specific DSI roof for the Lot 959-H, including the DSI weld and rivet detail.  This model replicates ex-NYC cars that have received 1976 Conrail oxide paint.  Conrail continued to use these interior-lined cars in grain service and fitted the cars with Keystone “Portloc” gravity gates.  This CR model inherits its former-NYC details including the high-mount brake gear and Morton brake step.  The cars also kept their high-mount retainer.  All those little Conrail paint details are present, like the accurate early “CONRAIL” under the logo, accurate CR ACI label, and accurate ex-NYC number stencils on the top right of the car side.  Of course, Tangent applied white road numbers to the black 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks, matching Conrail prototype practice.

Features:

• Dimensional accuracy – designed from General American and Despatch Shops Inc. 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
• Signature GATC ribbed roof with both upper and lower flange roof edge fastener detail
• Signature Despatch welded roof with both upper and lower flange roof edge fastener detail
• Six-panel GATC roof hatch with separately applied metal hand grabs and locking knobs.
• “See through” running boards and crossover platforms (in both Apex and Morton Uni-wing combinations)
• Road-specific details for each scheme, including 2 different brake systems, 6 different outlet gates, 2 different running board and brake step platform options, end ladder options, 7 brakewheel housing and clevis 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!
• Metal corner stirrup steps
• Separate flexible rubber air hoses
• CNC-machined 36” wheels
• 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!)
• Recommended age 14 years and older