Tangent Models - N&W Class HC13 Covered Hopper

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Sorry...forgot to sign the post and include a photo of the ready to run
model; they also offer an undecorated kit for those who like to roll their
own!

Jim Brewer

On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

>
> 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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