NW-Modeling-List Digest, Vol 271, Issue 5

Thu Apr 17 07:57:55 EDT 2025

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>    1. Tangent Models - N&W Class HC13 Covered Hopper (NW Modeling List)
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> Subject: Tangent Models - N&W Class HC13 Covered Hopper
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> 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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> From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
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> Subject: Re: 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!
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> Jim Brewer
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> On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 9:03?AM NW Modeling List <
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> > 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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What is the name of the font the N&W used on these hoppers?

Scott Jackson

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