RIVET COUNTER SXT80256 Scale Gatc 4566-4180 Airslide User Manual

June 9, 2024
RIVET COUNTER

RIVET COUNTER SXT80256 Scale Gatc 4566-4180 Airslide

RIVET COUNTER HO SCALE GATC 4566/4180 AIRSLIDE

Our Rivet Counter™ brand strives to create the most accurately detailed model trains imaginable. The real-world counterpart is meticulously researched to ensure prototype fidelity. Each model features numerous factory applied parts including railroad, road number, and era-specific™ details whenever possible.
GATC introduced the 4180 Cubic Foot Airslide® covered hopper in 1963, with a patented “Airslide” unloading system designed for commodities like flour and sugar. The system uses pressurized air to fluidize the commodity and aid unloading. Production of the 4180cf Airslide continued until 1980 when it was replaced by larger designs such as the 4566cf Airslide.
The 4566 was built in 1978 for bulk commodities like chemicals, starch, sugar, and flour. Nearly 1,000 4566 Airslides were built for various customers before production ended in 1985. Nowadays, some 4566s continue to serve their original purpose, while others have been relegated to buffer service for crude oil and ethanol unit trains after being replaced by larger volume covered hopper designs.

ROADNAME AND ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC SCALETRAINS

  • Officially Licensed by GATX
  • GATX provided original blueprint copies
  • 4566 is an all new model
  • 4180 and 4566 visually different
  • Up to four (4) different road numbers
  • See-through photo-etched metal roofwalks and crossover platforms
  • Separately-applied “I” beam posts at bolsters (On versions requiring them)
  • Finely-detailed underbody brake detail with short brake linkage per prototype
  • Separately-applied “Airslide” plumbing
  • Gravity or gravity pneumatic outlets per prototype
  • Separately-applied shaker bracket details
  • Separately-applied metal corner and end grab irons
  • All-new Barber S-2 100-ton trucks with rotating bearing caps, separate brake beams, and side bearing detail
  • Handbrake housing with finely detailed wheel and chain
  • Durable die-cast metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers
  • 36” Machined metal wheels
  • Minimum radius: 18”
  • Recommended radius: 22”
  • Fully assembled
  • Color matched to Tru-Color paint colors
  • Printing and lettering legible under magnification
  • Trucks include printed reporting mark and road number
  • Wheels feature painted rotating bearing caps
  • Accurately profiled .110” wide wheel tread
  • Coupler cut levers
  • Trainline hoses
  • Intricate brake plumbing
  • Weighted to Industry standards
  • Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
  • Packaging safely stores model

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RIVET COUNTER HO SCALE GATC 4566/4180 AIRSLIDE LIST

  • SXT80256 Instruction Sheet

  • SXT80258 Body Assembly, 4566

  • SXT80259 Body Assembly, 4180 TZL

  • SXT80260 Body Assembly, 4180 TZC

  • SXT80261 Body Assembly, 4180 HZ

  • SXT80262 Body Assembly, 4180 HC

  • SXT80264 Centersill Set

  • SXT80265 Airslide Roof, TZL, TZC, HZ – Apex

  • SXT80266 Airslide Roof, TZL, TZC, HZ – Morton

  • SXT80267 Airslide Roof, HC – Apex

  • SXT80268 Airslide Roof, HC – Morton

  • SXT80269 Weight

  • SXT80270 Roof Hatch

  • SXT80271 Shaker Bracket

  • SXT80272 Airslide Trough End

  • SXT80273 Roofwalk Set, Morton

  • SXT80274 Roofwalk Set, APEX

  • SXT80276 Brake Parts Detail Set, Plastic

  • SXT80277 Trough Plate and Outlet Set

  • SXT80278 Brake Parts Detail Set, Metal

  • SXT80279 Coupler Walkover Platform
    Set – 4566

  • SXT80280 Coupler Walkover Platform
    Set – 4180

  • SXT80282 Grabiron, Drop

  • SXT80283 Roping Eye Plate

  • SXT80284 End Grabiron Set

  • SXT80285 Stirrup Step Set

  • SXT80286 Coupler Cut Lever and Bracket

  • SXT80287 Trainline Hose

  • SXT80288 Coupler Box Cover

  • SXT80292 Screw, Ringed Head 2.0 X 3.5MM

  • SXT80293 Screw, Flat Head 1.6 X 4.0MM

  • SXT80187 Screw, Ringed Head 1.6 X 4.0MM

For a list of parts included in each parts set, see the exploded view.

ADDITIONAL PARTS AVAILABLE

  • SXT80201 Type E Coupler, Diecast 2-Pair
  • SXT80202 Type E Coupler, Diecast 6-Pair
  • SXT80205 Coupler Centering Spring
  • SXT80206 Coupler Knuckle Spring
  • SXT80289 Truck Assembly, Barber S-2, 100 Ton .110” Tread
  • SXT80290 Truck Assembly, Barber S-2, 100 Ton .088” Tread

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WARRANTY POLICY

ScaleTrains.com, Inc. (ScaleTrains) warrants products purchased from our website to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. Products purchased directly from ScaleTrains are automatically registered and a receipt is not required for proof of purchase.
ScaleTrains warrants products purchased from an authorized Select Retailer to be free from defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period can be extended to two (2) years by registering the product within 30 days of purchase on our website at www.ScaleTrains.com/warranty. Be sure to retain the receipt as proof of purchase as it may be required in the event your model requires warranty service by our Service Center.
If the product fails during the limited warranty period, carefully pack the model in the original packaging. Be sure to include an explanation of the issue(s) along with your name, address, phone and email. If the product(s) were purchased from a Select Retailer, include a legible copy of the sales receipt.
Ship item(s) for repair to our Service Center at…ScaleTrains Service Center 4901 Old Tasso Road NE Cleveland, TN 37312
We recommend using a trackable shipping service. Shipping damage incurred on the way to our service center and costs associated with shipping are not covered under warranty.
Damages due to improperly storing, handling, or packaging are not covered under warranty. If ScaleTrains.com deems the product to be defective, we will either (1) repair (2) replace the item, or (3) offer a store credit redeemable at ScaleTrains.com toward a future purchase. This determination is at the sole discretion of ScaleTrains. ScaleTrains has the final decision on all warranty matters. The warranty policy is subject to change without notice.

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