RIVET COUNTER HO Scale Gunderson 5188 Covered Hopper Train Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: RIVET COUNTER

Table of Contents

RIVET COUNTER HO Scale Gunderson 5188 Covered Hopper Train
ROAD NAME AND ROAD NUMBER-SPECIFIC SCALE TRAINS
Overview
PARTS LIST
- ADDITIONAL PARTS AVAILABLE
WARRANTY POLICY
PRODUCT SUPPORT
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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RIVET COUNTER HO Scale Gunderson 5188 Covered Hopper Train

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 road name and road number-specific details whenever possible.

Railroads often transport grain in single cars or unit trains of covered hoppers. To make handling more efficient, designs have improved over time. One popular design is the Gunderson-GIMSA/Concarril 5188cf Covered Hopper. This hopper is a large 3-bay car that measures 58’ and can hold 5,188 cubic feet. It has trough-style loading hatches and metal or non-metal hatch covers. Each bay has a 30” x 30” outlet that can be customized for different commodities. The design has gone through changes since production began in 2007, including adjustments to the car sides, ribs, and pulling loops.

ROAD NAME AND ROAD NUMBER-SPECIFIC SCALE TRAINS

Fully-assembled
Multiple road numbers
12 panels, 10 intermediate panels, all the same width
Roping eyes mounted on the stub sill near the stirrup steps
Fiberglass ATP Quantum Plus Roof Hatches
Miner AutoLok II Gravity/Pneumatic Outlet Gates for grain or plastic
See-through photo-etched stainless-steel metal roof walk with metal grab irons
See-through photo-etched stainless-steel metal end crossover platforms
Factory-applied ladders with metal rungs
Photo-etched metal stirrup steps
Finely detailed brake plumbing, linkage, triple valve, cylinder, and actuator
Brake wheel, stand, and chain
Factory-applied wire train line pipe with brackets
Durable die-cast metal semi-scale Type E lower shelf knuckle couplers
ASF Ride Control Trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data, rotating bearing caps, separate brake beams, and side bearing detail
33” machined metal wheels
Accurately profiled .110” wide wheel tread
Factory-applied shaker brackets, metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and train line hoses with silver gladhands
Conspicuity stripes
Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
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”

Overview

PARTS LIST

RIVET COUNTER HO SCALE GUNDERSON 5188 COVERED HOPPER PARTS LIST

SXT80625 Weight
SXT80626 Roof
SXT80628 Roof Hatch Set
SXT80631 Stirrup Step
SXT80632 Centersill Set
SXT80633 Coupler Cover
SXT80634 Outlet Flange
SXT80635 Screw, Round Head, 1.6 X 5.0MM
SXT80638 Body – Version 1 Rivet Counter
SXT80639 Body – Version 2 Rivet Counter
SXT80640 Body – Version 3 Rivet Counter
SXT80641 Body – Version 5 Rivet Counter
SXT80642 Roofwalk Assembly
SXT80643 Roping Eye Set
SXT80644 Brake Detail Set
SXT80645 End Cage Assembly Set
SXT80646 Trainline
SXT80647 Coupler Cut Bar
SXT80648 Shaker Bracket
SXT80649 Coupler Walkover Platform
SXT80650 Grab Iron Set
SXT80651 Miner SaniLok Gravity/Pneumatic Outlet
SXT80652 ATP 30 X 30 Gravity Outlet
SXT80653 Miner Autolock Gravity Outlet
SXT80654 Trainline Hose
SXT80636 Screw, Round Head, 1.6 X 5.0MM
SXT80693 Screw, Flat Head 1.6 X 4.0MM
SXT80187 Screw, Ringed Head 1.6 X 4.0MM
SXT80185 Truck Assembly, ASF Motion Control Super Service, 110 Ton, .110” Wheel Tread – Rivet Counter (2 Pair)

For a list of parts included in each part 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
SXT80207 Truck Assembly, ASF Motion Control Super Service 110 Ton, .088” Tread – Rivet Counter (2 pair)
SXT80211 Rivet Counter Wheelset 36” .088” Tread – 8 pack
SXT80212 Rivet Counter Wheelset 36” .110” Tread – 8 pack
SXT80213 Rivet Counter Freight Car Truck Bearing Caps ASF Super Service – 8 per package

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.