Introduction

Exactrail Evolution EE1722-4 HO Scale Evans 4780 Covered Hopper Louisiana Midland LOAM 3073

Distinguished by its unique Youngstown corrugated roof, the Evans 4780 Covered Hopper is a common prototype with uncommon features. Beginning with the first production order in December of 1976, Evans produced over 4,000 hoppers during the five-year production period. Popular among Nebraska cooperatives and lessees, the Evans 4780 has plied the rails everywhere in North America.

The Evolution Series Evans 4780 Covered Hopper from ExactRail features accurate Morton-style running boards with or without side extensions above the end ladders based on the prototype. Other features include a narrow-style draft box with shank wedges, striker castings, and full nut and bolt detail. All versions also include 100-ton equalized trucks with metal wheelsets.

FEATURES:

• New roadname
• Era: 11-77 to 1990s
• Series: 3000 to 3099, built 11-77
• Road numbers 3011, 3038, 3054 and 3073
• Morton-style running board with side extensions
• Fully-assembled
• Multiple road numbers
• Separately applied brake wheel
• Separately applied etched Morton coupler crossover platforms
• Narrow-style draft box, featuring: shank wedges, striker castings, and full nut and bolt detail
• Kadee #58 Couplers
• Highly detailed ASF Ride Control 100-ton trucks
• 36 machined metal wheels with .110 wide wheel tread
• Operates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
• Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
• Packaging safely stores the model
• Minimum radius: 22

NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown