Walthers announces a new round of roadnames and roadnumbers for its Gold Line™ PS-2 2893 Cubic Foot Covered Hoppers. It was common to find these cars in many freight consists from the 1950s to 1990s.
Fast Facts: Pullman-Standard PS-2 2893 Cubic-Foot Three-Bay Covered Hoppers were common sights on freight trains from the 50s to the 90s, and a few still run today. Used to carry grain, certain ores, salts, cement and anything else that needs protection from the elements, these cars offered shippers protection for bulk granulated materials-70 tons at a time.
Features: These Gold Line models come equipped with metal RP-25 metal wheels and Proto MAX™ Metal Knuckle Couplers for superior performance. Details include razor-sharp paint and lettering and modeler-installed grab irons. They're perfect for use in classic diesel and modern-era freight consists.
Gold Line PS-2 2893 Cubic Foot 3-Bay Covered Hopper
Expected Delivery: November 2009
Scale: HO
Retail Price: $29.98
932-7973 CNW† #95404 (green)
932-7974 CNW† #95382 (green)
932-7975 CNW† #95429 (green)
932-7976 CB&Q #85130 (gray)
932-7977 CB&Q #85154 (gray)
932-7978 CB&Q #85197 (gray)
932-7979 SP† #401849 (gray, Large Black Lettering)
932-7980 SOO #70098 (gray, Large Squared Lettering)
932-7981 SOO #70085 (gray, Large Squared Lettering)
932-7982 SOO #70106 (gray, Large Squared Lettering)
932-7983 MILW #98036 (gray, Small Red Logo)
932-7986 ACL* #120156 (beige, Billboard ACL*)
932-7987 ACL* #120392 (beige, Billboard ACL*)
932-7988 ACL* #120707 (beige, Billboard ACL*)
†Union Pacific licensed product.
*CSX proprietary marks used by permission of CSX Transportation, Inc.
