Introduction

Home Shops HFH-010-002 HO Scale PS 4427 Covered Hopper Mesquite Belt MBTT 71997

Limited Edition

Devin Jackson’s “Mesquite Belt” freelance model railroad is a Katy-inspired road with bit of a Texas Twist! We cannot fault Devin for being a Katy fan and we applaud his freelance integration. His layout, located in Palestine, Texas, was on the NMRA National Train Show tour and was even visited by the Scale Trains crew! Be sure to look up the Mesquite Belt on Facebook to learn more. With this offering Home Shops presents to you the first-ever factory painted Mesquite Belt freight car!

This model is manufactured by Tangent Scale Models and is an exclusive freelance paint scheme for Home Shops. The Tangent PS-4427 High-Side covered hopper is is a gorgeous model that comes with CNC-Machined 36″ wheels, metal roof walks and end cross walks, Kadee metal couplers, correct weight, rotating bearing caps, and crisp paint detail.

FEATURES:

• MKT cars were built in the same era, so the MBTT car is detailed to match many MKT features
• No ACI label as it was removed during repainting
• Replacement Fiberglass roof hatch
• Miner Outlet gates
• Split style end running board support
• Bolted style train air line
• Modern brake wheel
• Morton Replacement Crossover platforms
• Square step corner ladders
• Centersill supports between the bays
• Toe loop
• Truck brake beams for body mounted brake hardware
• Brenco-6 roller bearings

NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.