RIVET COUNTER HO Scale P-S 4785 Covered Hopper Train Owner’s Manual

June 9, 2024
RIVET COUNTER

HO Scale P-S 4785 Covered Hopper Train
Owner’s Manual
RIVET COUNTER HO Scale P-S 4785 Covered Hopper
Train

RIVET COUNTER HO SCALE P-S 4785 COVERED HOPPER

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.
Introduced in 1967, the PS-2CD 4785 cubic foot covered hopper was designed for various commodities, such as grain, chemicals, or minerals. Manufactured in the Butler, Pennsylvania, design improvements were implemented throughout its five-year production period. The end “cages” of the cars changed, and tall shear plates were added to the end sills for later production models.
Customers could choose from different roof hatch options, including full- length trough, three-trough, or round hatches.
The full-length trough was suitable for grain duty, while the round hatches were preferred for commodities that needed better protection. The three-trough option, which was unique to Cotton Belt, combined the benefits of the full- length trough and round hatch. Different outlet types and brands, such as gravity or gravitypneumatic, could be fitted to handle different commodities. Gravity outlets were used for grains, while gravity-pneumatic outlets provided greater flexibility for commodities like plastic pellets or powdery chemicals. Running board and end coupler platforms could also vary, with Apex, Morton, or U.S. Gypsum types available.
For over half a century, these innovative cars have crisscrossed North America in singles and groups of covered hoppers. Many continue in revenue service well into the 2020s, with some finding a second life in leaser service.

ROADNAME AND ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC SCALETRAINS

  • All New Model
  • Multiple roof hatch options, per prototype: Continuous Trough, 3-Trough, or Round Hatch
  • Photo-etched stainless steel see through roof walk with metal grab irons
  • Photo-etched stainless steel see through end platforms
  • Factory-applied ladders with metal rungs
  • Factory-applied trainline pipe
  • Finely-detailed brake plumbing, control valve, air reservoir, and release rod details
  • Brake wheel, stand, and chain
  • Durable die-cast metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers
  • Highly-detailed Barber S-2 100-ton trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data, rotating bearing caps, side bearing detail, and truck-mounted brake beams
  • 36” Machined metal wheels
  •  Minimum radius: 18”
  • Recommended radius: 22”
  • Fully assembled
  • Color matched to TruColor paint colors – Where possible
  • 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

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RIVET COUNTER HO SCALE P-S 4785 COVERED HOPPER PARTS LIST

SXT80660 Instructions| SXT80681  End Cage Set For No Shear Plate Cars Tall End Bracing
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SXT80662 Body – For Shear Plate Version| SXT80683  Brake Detail Set
SXT80663 Body – For Non Shear Plate Version| SXT80684  Underbody Detail Set
SXT80664 Weight| SXT80686  Coupler Walkover Set – APEX
SXT80665 Roof -Trough Hatch| SXT80687  End Platform Set
SXT80666 Roof – Round Hatch| SXT80688  Coupler Cover
SXT80667 Roof – Three Trough Hatch| SXT80689  Coupler Cut Bar
SXT80669 Roof walk – Rivet Counter APEX Slotted – Even Spaced Supports| SXT80690  Miner Enterprise Mark E-7717 Gravity Outlet Gate
SXT80670 Roof walk – Rivet Counter APEX Slotted – Uneven Spaced Supports| SXT80691  Miner Enterprises Mark E-6929 Gravity / Pneumatic Outlet Gate
SXT80671 Roof walk – Rivet Counter US Gypsum Diamond| SXT80692  ACI Plate
SXT80672 Roof walk – Rivet Counter Morton Round| SXT80693  ATP 55000052BRN3 Gravity Outlet
SXT80673 Roof Hatch Set| SXT80694  Keystone Vacuum Gravity Portloc Outlet
SXT80674 Single Stirrup Step Set| SXT80695  Placard For Staley Car
SXT80675 Double Stirrup Step Set| SXT80696  Placard For  Cargill Car
SXT80676 Stub Sill With Brace| SXT80289  Truck Barber S-2, 100 Ton Truck -Rivet Counter .110” Tread
SXT80677 Stub Sill Without Brace| SXT80187  Screw, Ringed Head, 1.6 X 4.0MM (Truck/ Weight Screw)
SXT80679 End Cage Set For Shear Plate Cars| SXT80293  Screw, Flat Head 2.0 X 3.0MM (Coupler Box Cover)
SXT80680 End Cage Set For No Shear Plate Cars Short End Bracing| SXT80866 Toggle LOK Outlet
| SXT80899  Coupler Walkover Set – Morton

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

ADDITIONAL PARTS AVAILABLE

SXT80201   Type E Coupler, Diecast 2-Pair| SXT80824 Truck Barber S-2 W/ Truck Mounted Brakes, 100 Ton Truck -Rivet Counter .088” Tread – Rivet Counter(2 Pair)
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SXT80202  Type E Coupler, Diecast 6-Pair| SXT80211  Rivet Counter Wheelset 36” .088“ Tread – 8 Pack
SXT80205  Coupler Centering Spring| SXT80212  Rivet Counter Wheelset 36” .110“ Tread – 8 Pack
SXT80206  Coupler Knuckle Spring|

WARRANTY POLICY

ScaleTrains.com, Inc. (Scale Trains) warrants products purchased from
our website to be free from defects in material and workmanship for aperid of two (2) years from the date of purchase. Products purchased directly from Scale Trains are automatically registered and a receipt is not required for proof of purchase.
Scale Trains 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.
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 Scale Trains.
Scale Trains has the final decision on all warranty matters. The warranty policy is subject to change without notice.
WARNING: This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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