Introduction

Tangent Scale Models 20030-04 PS 4750 Covered Hopper Grand Trunk Western GTW 315221

Think of the PS-2CD 4750 (PS4750) prototype as the EMD SD40-2 of covered hoppers. Similar to the SD40-2, Pullman-Standard (PS) began production of the 4750 covered hopper in 1972 and was the most popular seller within its peer group with more than 56,000 cars produced (not including thousands of clones from other builders and railroads). The 4750 followed upon the successful high hip design of one of Pullmans earlier designs, the 4740 covered hopper, also offered by Tangent Scale Models. When Pullman ceased production of 4750s in 1981, the amassed fleet was the largest single body covered hopper fleet from any of builder, and was arguably the most prolific productions of a singular design during any era. In other words, they were super common! It was rare to find a manifest train without a PS4750 in it. Today, that feat is harder but it is still pretty true.

PS4750s were built to last. It is hard to tally how many ply the rails of North America today, but it is clear a large percentage of the fleet is still in service, working for their original or perhaps new owners.

Grand Trunk Western (GTW) Original Blue 1972 scheme with large GT logo! Yup, it has been a few years since Tangent first offered GTW on PS4750, and they are happy to offer GTW again. The GTW placed one of the earliest orders for 4750s, with cars delivered in September of 1972. As a result, the model matches this early phase, including accurate Apex running boards, correct brake details and 8-Grab Iron ladder ends. Our GT logo and blue color is stunningly executed, check it out for yourself. GTW is available with 4 all-new road numbers.

FEATURES:

• Product: Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4750 Covered Hopper
• Scale: HO Scale 1:87.1
• Truck: Tangent 100-Ton Barber S-2 Roller Bearing Truck with Rotating Timken Caps
• Wheels: CNC-Machined 36 Wheels

NOTE: Road number may differ from image shown