RIVET COUNTER BSC F68AH Bulkhead Flatcar Owner’s Manual

RIVET COUNTER BSC F68AH Bulkhead Flatcar

Product Information

The Rivet Counter HO Scale BSC F68AH Bulkhead Flatcar is a model train that is created with accurate detailing to match its real-world counterpart. The flat cars were first produced in 1969 and had 10′, 11 tall end bulkheads with wood facing, a wood deck with integral tie-down channels, and steel deck risers. Equipped with 36 wheels, trucks with hydraulic snubbers, and 15 End of Car Cushioning (EOCC), these 100-ton cars improved ride quality and reduced dangerous shifting loads. Over 1,100 of these bulkhead flats were built before production ceased in August 1974, and some are still in service today.

Product Usage Instructions

The Rivet Counter HO Scale BSC F68AH Bulkhead Flatcar can be used as part of your model train set-up. It is recommended to follow the below usage instructions:

1. Ensure that the flatcar is compatible with your existing model train set-up.
2. Carefully unbox the flatcar and inspect it for any damages or defects.
3. If necessary, attach any of the additional parts listed in the product manual (SXT81049, SXT81050, SXT81051, etc.) to the flatcar as per the instruction manual.
4. Place the flatcar on the model train tracks and ensure that it is securely in place.
5. Operate your model train set-up as per the user manual.
6. After use, carefully store the flatcar in its original packaging or a suitable container to prevent damage or loss of any additional parts.

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.
The BSC F68AH flat cars were first produced in 1969 and had 10’, 11” tall end bulkheads with wood facing, a wood deck with integral tie-down channels, and steel deck risers. Equipped with 36” wheels, trucks with hydraulic snubbers, and 15” End of Car Cushioning (EOCC), these 100-ton cars improved ride quality and reduced dangerous shifting loads.

Over 1,100 of these bulkhead flats were built before production ceased in August 1974, and some are still in service today. Early builds had an “H” shaped fabricated jacking pad at the bolsters, which changed to a fabricated box with an integral roping eye in the final two years of production. Although they were initially built with transverse steel risers in the deck, this feature started to be removed from the fleet after a few years of service. While most cars had a bulkhead face-to-face distance of 62’, some had added bulkhead faces that reduced the inside length to 60’, 6”.

ROAD NAME AND ROAD NUMBER-SPECIFIC SCALE TRAINS

• All New Model
• First time in HO scale
• Multiple road numbers per paint scheme
• Separate laser-cut wood deck to be applied by the modeler
• Recessed deck tie-down details
• Decks with transverse risers, or plain decks
• Finely-detailed brake linkage, triple valve, cylinder, and actuator
• Durable die-cast metal semi-scale long-shank Type E couplers
• 100-ton trucks with hydraulic snubber and bracket details, rotating bearing caps, and truck-mounted brake beams
• 36” Machined metal wheels
• Minimum radius: 18”
• Recommended radius: 22”
• Fully assembled
• Color matched to Tru-Color paint colors when possible
• Photo-etched stainless steel see-through end crossover platforms
• Printing and lettering legible under magnification
• 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

Overview

Wood Deck Installation Instructions

1. Remove pieces from the runners – Uses a sharp knife to score and snap the various sections lose.
2. Test fit each piece before gluing – Some sanding or trimming of the pieces may be necessary to ensure a good fit.
3. Gluing – Apply canopy glue, or another type of white glue to the car body and install the wood deck piece. Be sure to use sufficient glue to cover the entire mating surface on the car body for the wood deck. Place weights on the wood to hold the pieces in place and to keep them from warping until the glue dries. This will ensure that the wood is level and flat. Once the glue has dried remove the weight.

Work in sections. It is not recommended to try to attach all the pieces of the deck at one time. Install a few pieces and then allow them to dry completely. Then move on to the next pieces. If there are any questions in regard to this process contact our customer support staff at [email protected]

RIVET COUNTER HO SCALE BSC F68AH BULKHEAD FLATCAR PARTS LIST

• SXT81049 Instruction Sheet
• SXT81050 Body With Deck Risers – Early
• SXT81051 Body With Deck Risers – Late
• SXT81052 Body With Deck Risers – 62’ Deck Car
• SXT81053 Body Without Deck Risers – Early
• SXT81054 Body Without Deck Risers – Late
• SXT81055 Body Without Deck Risers – 62’ Deck Car
• SXT81056 Bulkhead Set – As Built 62’ IL
• SXT81057 Bulkhead Set -Modified 60’ 6” IL
• SXT81058 Deck Set – For Deck Riser Cars 62’ IL
• SXT81059 Deck Set – For No Deck Riser Car 62’ IL
• SXT81060 Deck Set – For No Deck Riser Car 60’ 6” IL
• SXT81061 Grab Iron Set
• SXT81062 Coupler Walkover Platform
• SXT81063 Body Detail Set
• SXT81064 Chassis Assembly
• SXT81065 Bulkhead Brake Details Set
• SXT81065 Coupler Cover

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

ADDITIONAL PARTS AVAILABLE

• SXT81077 Long Shank Type E Coupler, Diecast 2-Pair
• SXT81078 Long Shank Type E Coupler, Diecast 6-Pair
• SXT80205 Coupler Centering Spring
• SXT80206 Coupler Knuckle Spring
• SXT81080 Truck Assembly, 100 Ton With Hydraulic Snubber, .088” Tread – Rivet Counter (2 Pair)
• SXT80211 Rivet Counter Wheelset 36” .088“ Tread – 8 Pack
• SXT80212 Rivet Counter Wheelset 36” .110“ Tread – 8 Pack

PRODUCT SUPPORT
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4901 Old Tasso Rd NE,
Cleveland, TN 37312 USA

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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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