RIVET COUNTER HO Scale P-S 4785 Covered Hopper Train Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- RIVET COUNTER
Table of Contents
HO Scale P-S 4785 Covered Hopper Train
Owner’s Manual
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
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|
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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)
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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
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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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