Tangent Models - N&W Class HC13 Covered Hopper

[NW Modeling List]

Received Tangent's monthly mailing this morning with the announcement
- Norfolk & Western (NW) "Delivery Gray HC13 5-1961" illustrates the
Norfolk & Western’s HC13 class of covered hoppers, which were 50
Pullman-Standard produced PS-2 3215cf covered hoppers.  These cars were
delivered in the railroad’s classy stenciling, including the large and
eye-catching “N&W” and the small spelled out “Norfolk & Western” stenciling
above.  The remainder of the lettering harkens to different era, when each
railroad still insisted on its own road-specific stenciling for the cars.
No Pullman-Standard created stencils here!  The models feature a
see-through Apex-style running board, “Early-style” round roof hatches,
body-mounted brake gear and Enterprise gravity outlet gates.  The B-end of
the car features all of the brake details and piping of the prototype,
including a gorgeous Universal 7400 brake stand, Universal brake wheel,
Apex-style brake step, high-mounted retainer valve, wire piping details and
a finely executed air release rod poking through the bottom sill on each
side of the carbody.  Metal corner stirrup steps and flexible rubber air
hoses on each end of the car provide durability.  The model rides on
Tangent’s brand-new 70-Ton ASF A-3 Ride Control Roller Bearing trucks with
Timken rotating bearing caps.  We are pleased to offer these classy Norfolk
& Western cars in 12 numbers from May of 1961. SKU 35013
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