ScaleTrains N Scale: Rivet Counter - PS-4785 Covered Hopper - Penn Central
Designed from builder drawings and field measurements, the Pullman-Standard 4785cf Covered Hopper is perfect for modelers from the 1960s until today. Since the beginning, these cars have crisscrossed North America running in singles and groups in mixed freight trains. The Rivet Counter series model features different roof hatch, outlet gate, and, and end “cage” support variations per road name and production group.
Features: Penn Central/Gray/PCB
Era: 1971-1980s (Best estimate)
Series 889749-889948(H54), built 10-71
Continuous trough roof hatches
Short end vertical supports with shear plates and short center sills
Handbrake on short end vertical support
Short track gravity outlet gates
Additional Features
Multiple road numbers
Two different roof hatch options: continuous trough or 3-trough
Photo-etched stainless-steel see-through Apex (slotted) walkway with separate grab irons
Photo-etched stainless-steel see-through Apex (slotted) end crossover platforms
Two different end brace and grab iron variations
Two different “end cage” grab iron and support
Short track gravity or gravity-pneumatic outlets
End shear plates (when applicable)
Factory-applied ladders with metal rungs
Factory-applied trainline pipe
Brake plumbing with separate air reservoir and control valve plus separately applied wireform plumbing
Handbrakes mounted to stands, end supports, and/or end shear plate
Body-mounted semi-scale standard Type E knuckle couplers
Highly-detailed Barber S-2 100-ton trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data
36” machined metal wheels
Minimum radius: 9-3/4”
Recommended radius: 11”
All Rivet Counter Freight Cars Feature
Fully assembled
Factory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses
Intricate brake plumbing
Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
Operates on Code 55 and 70 rail
Clear jewel box packaging safely stores model
Color matched to existing Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possible