SCALE TRAINS Operator HO Scale P-S 4785 Covered Hopper Train User Manual
- June 9, 2024
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SCALE TRAINS Operator HO Scale P-S 4785 Covered Hopper Train
User Manual
OPERATOR HO SCALE P-S 4785 COVERED HOPPER
Operator™ trains are built for modelers who enjoy running highquality,
realistic trains at an affordable price. Designed rom builder’s drawings and
photographs, Operator models have fewer factory-applied parts and simplified
printing. For added versatility, super-detail parts are available separately.
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 gravity- pneumatic, 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
orpowdery 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.
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC SCALETRAINS
- All-new model
- Four different road numbers
- Continuous trough hatch with ribs
- Molded Apex (slotted) walkways and coupler platforms
- Tall end vertical grab supports
- Tall vertical end supports
- Gravity outlets with short tracks
- Factory-applied ladders
- Air reservoir and control valve details
- Molded trainline piping
- Handbrake is mounted on the tall end vertical supports
- Highly-detailed one-piece Barber S-2 100-ton trucks
- 36” Machined metal wheels
- Minimum radius: 18”
- Recommended radius: 22”
- Factory assembled
- When possible color matched to Tru-Color paint colors
- Printing and lettering legible under magnification
- Simplified underbody brake rigging
- Body mounted semi-scale knuckle couplers
- Accurately profiled .110” wide wheel tread
- Weighted to Industry standards
- Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
- Packaging safely stores model
OPERATOR HO SCALE P-S 4785 COVERED HOPPER PARTS LIST
SXT80659 Instruction Sheet
SXT80661 Body Assembly
SXT80664 Weight
SXT80665 Roof – Trough
SXT80668 Roofwalk
SXT80673 Roof Hatch Set
SXT80674 Single Stirrup Step Set
SXT80678 End Cage Set
SXT80682 Brake Detail Set
SXT80684 Underbody Detail Set
SXT80685 Coupler Walkover Set
SXT80688 Coupler Cover
SXT80689 Coupler Cut Bar
SXT80690 Miner Enterprise Mark E-7717 Gravity Outlet Gate
SXT80695 Placard for Staley Car
SXT80696 Placard for Cargill Car
SXT80291 Truck Assembly, Barber S-2 100 Ton Truck .100” Tread
SXT80187 Screw, Ringed Head, 1.6 X 4.0MM (Truck and Weight Screw)
SXT80293 Screw, Flat Head 2.0 X 3.0MM (Coupler Box Cover)
SXT80168 Type E Coupler, Plastic 2 Pair
SXT80169 Type E Coupler, Plastic 6 Pair
SXT80205 Coupler Centering Spring
SXT80206 Coupler Knuckle Spring
For a list of parts included in each parts set, see the exploded view.
ADDITIONAL PARTS AVAILABLE
SXT80655 Detail Upgrade Kit – Set includes: Roofwalk Grabirons, Lower Side Grabirons (left and right), Trainline, Brakeline, Trainline / Brakeline Brackets, Trainline Hose, End Long Grabiron, End Long Grabiron Bracket, Release Rod, Release Rod Support and Bellcrank.
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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)
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Ship item(s) for repair to our Service Center at…
ScaleTrains Service Center 4901
Old Tasso Road NE Cleveland, TN 37312
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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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