Description
During the 1970s, Thrall Manufacturing Co. introduced a new railcar designed for handling carbon black. These 3-bay, 70-ton capacity covered hopper cars boasted a volume of 5750 cubic feet, and measured 51’ over their ends. Unlike traditional covered hopper designs, where the end slope sheets are plainly visible, these cars featured an enclosed, boxy design, which was a necessity due to a special design feature to aid in the unloading of carbon black.
Road Number Specific ScaleTrains
- Era: Mid 2000s – present
- Series 5861-5884 built 6/77
- Large Continex logo on car side
- FRA-224 reflective stripes
- 22 round roof loading hatches
- Paint matches Tru-Color Paint color: TCP-171 Weathered Black
- Four (4) different road numbers
- 1970s carbody featuring 10 column-style posts per side and unique “stepped” roofline
- Separate granuflator plumbing
- 22 or 28 roof hatches
- Photo-etched stainless-steel running boards and end platforms
- Separately-applied ladders
- Finely-detailed underbody brake detail
- Body-mounted semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers
- ASF Gould-cast 70-ton Ride Control Trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data
- 33” machined metal wheels
- Minimum radius: 9 ¾”
- Recommended radius: 11”
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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