Description
The highly successful PS-2 covered hopper was designed by Pullman Standard in the 1940s. This virtually all-welded 2 bay hopper had a 2003 cubic foot capacity and was well-suited for a variety of transportable bulk commodities such as sugar, wheat and oat flour and calcium carbide. However by 1952, the demand for a larger covered hopper was quite evident. Pullman Standard quickly responded with a new 3 bay car. This new hopper was just what the railroads and lessees wanted and it soon superseded the 2 bay car in production.
- FEATURES INCLUDE:
- Roller bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps
- Separately applied ladders, brake wheel & brake line detail
- True scale dimensions with accurate details
- Weighted, detailed underframes
- Metal couplers and sprung die-cast trucks
- Accurate painting and lettering
- 3-rail trucks pre-drilled for Adjust-A-Coupler™ System (sold separately)
- 2-rail cars feature scale wheels and body-mounted scale couplers
- NEW DESIGN Kadee® compatible couplers (2-Rail)