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The Case for Nondescript Rolling Stock - Unboxing and Product Review of Tangent's HO 4427 Hopper BN!
Pullman Standard’s “high side” 4427 cubic foot covered hoppers were built between 1966 and 1971. These cars replaced an earlier “low side” design.
Like most covered hoppers, these cars are designed to carry granular bulk commodities that have to be kept dry. Cars designed to carry grain often have trough hatches like the ones on the model, as opposed to the round hatches often seen on cars that carry other loads.
Before covered hoppers came into widespread use, railroads often hauled grain in boxcars fitted with special grain doors.
The PS-2 4427 hoppers have 13 ribs per side. Around 12000 of these cars were produced, and they could be found throughout North America.
The model represents a BN car repainted in the late 1980s with minimal markings. The Tangent model has some road and era specific details like Morton replacement crossover platforms and fiberglass replacement trough hatches.
As usual, Dan evaluates the model's packaging, prototype accuracy, paint & detail, and how well it operates and conforms to applicable standards.
If you're a fan of covered hopper cars, freight cars from recent decades, or just trains in general, be sure to check out this unboxing and product review!
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