Introduction

ScaleTrains Operator 11346 HO Scale Gunderson 5188 Covered Hopper Norfolk Southern NS 298121

Grain and grain products are one of the leading commodities hauled by railroads today. Typically carried in covered hoppers, designs have evolved over the years to increase the efficiency of handling this vital commodity. One of the more popular designs to emerge in recent years is the Gunderson-GIMSA/Concarril 5188cf Covered Hopper.

The Gunderson 5188cf is a large 3-bay hopper that measures 58 over the coupler centers and is built to fit within the Plate C clearance diagram. These all-steel cars feature a capacity of 5,188 cubic feet and are equipped with trough-style loading hatches for efficient loading. The hatch covers can either be made of metal or non-metal materials depending upon customer specifications. Each of its three bays features a 30 x 30 outlet opening, which can be outfitted with a variety of outlet types depending upon customer requirements and/or commodities to be handled.

With the production of these cars starting in 2007, they have gone through several design changes including the quantity and width of panels used to construct the car sides, addition of two or four large horizontal ribs on the car sides, and placement and design of pulling loops.

FEATURES:

• Era: 2015 to Present
• Series 298040 to 298276, built 9/15 3/1
• Fully-assembled
• Multiple road numbers
• 12 panels,10 intermediate panels, all the same width
• Roping eyes mounted on the underside of the car bolster
• Metal ATP Quantum plus ports roof hatches
• ATP 30 X 30 Gravity Outlet Gates
• Shaker brackets
• Roofwalk
• End crossover platforms
• Factory-applied ladders with plastic rungs
• Photo-etched metal stirrup steps
• Finely detailed triple valve, cylinder, and actuator
• Brake wheel, stand, and chain
• Trainline pipe with brackets
• Semi-scale Type E lower knuckle couplers
• ASF Motion Control Trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data
• 36 machined metal wheels
• Accurately profiled .110″ wide wheel tread
• Detail kit available separately (SXT80521). Includes metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, trainline hoses, and more.
• Simplified printing and lettering legible even under magnification
• Paint colors match Tru-Color Paint color: (note TCP item number and color if applicable)
• Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
• Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
• Packaging safely stores model
• Minimum radius: 18
• Recommended radius: 22

NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.