Scale Trains HO Operator Gunderson 5188 Covered Hopper Norfolk Southern

Description

Railroad Short Name: NS

The modern Gunderson-GIMSA/Concarril 5188 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper is one of today’s most popular covered hoppers. They are commonly seen in unit grain trains as well as mixed manifest freights and can often be found alongside Trinity 5161cf Covered Hoppers.

Prototype Specific ScaleTrains

• Era: 2015 to Present
• Series 298040 to 298276, built 9/15 – 3/1
• Fully-assembled
• Multiple road numbers
• 12 panels,10 intermediate panels, all the same width
• Roping eyes mounted on the underside of the car bolster
• Metal ATP Quantum plus ports roof hatches
• ATP 30 X 30 Gravity Outlet Gates
• Shaker brackets
• Roofwalk
• End crossover platforms
• Factory-applied ladders with plastic rungs
• Photo-etched metal stirrup steps
• Finely detailed triple valve, cylinder, and actuator
• Brake wheel, stand, and chain
• Trainline pipe with brackets
• Semi-scale Type E lower knuckle couplers
• ASF Motion Control Trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data
• 36” machined metal wheels
• Accurately profiled .110″ wide wheel tread
• Detail kit available separately (SXT80521). Includes metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, trainline hoses, and more.
• Simplified printing and lettering legible even under magnification
• Paint colors match Tru-Color Paint color: (note TCP item number and color if applicable)
• Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
• Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
• Packaging safely stores model
• Minimum radius: 18”
• Recommended radius: 22”