{"product_id":"scaletrains-rivet-counter-n-sxt39343-pullman-standard-5820-covered-hopper-pullman-transport-leasing-carlon-ptlx-41812","title":"ScaleTrains Rivet Counter N SXT39343 Pullman-Standard 5820 Covered Hopper Pullman Transport Leasing\/Carlon PTLX #41812","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1A37\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number Specific ScaleTrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1A40\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAll-new model\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1A5B\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eEra:1973 to unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1A64\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eSeries 41810 to 41819; built 5\/73, P-S Lot 9624\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1A6C\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eFully-assembled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1A75\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMultiple road numbers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1A7E\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eLate body with 19 posts with lower notches in post; clerestory roof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1A87\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWithout end vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1A90\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePhoto-etched stainless-steel see-through Apex (slotted) roofwalk with metal grab irons \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1A99\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMon-o-wheel roof hatches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1AA1\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePhoto-etched stainless-steel see-through Apex (slotted) coupler crossover platforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1AAA\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eOutlet bays without Shaker Brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1AB3\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMicro-matic pneumatic outlet gates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1ABC\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eComplete underbody brake system with over 10 separately applied parts including air reservoir, control valve, retainer valve, and wireform plumbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1AC5\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eASF Ride Control trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1ACF\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e36” machined metal wheels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1AD8\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eBody-mounted semi-scale standard Type E knuckle couplers – Micro-Trains compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1AE0\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1AE9\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWeighted to Industry standards for reliable operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1AF2\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eOperates on Code 55 and 80 rail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1AFB\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eClear jewel box packaging safely stores model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1B03\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMinimum radius: 9 ¾”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1B0C\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRecommended radius: 11”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003ePrototype History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1E6E\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe raw plastic that is used in industrial settings is typically produced from petrochemicals and made in a variety of grades and compositions to suit different applications. The raw plastic is typically shipped in the form of small granules or pellets. For producing most items, raw pellets are taken in by the end-user where they are heated until they are molten, have any necessary dyes or additives added for a desired final color and properties, and injected under extremely high pressure into molds for the final product. Like so many commodities, plastic pellets lend themselves well for rail transport, which has led to the development of numerous car designs over the years to handle this important commodity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1E77\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe covered hopper car has proven to be the ideal design for carrying plastic pellets and is well-suited for their density and handling characteristics. While plastics cars in the early 1900s were typically conventional covered hoppers of the era, by the 1960s specialized car designs were developed. Compared to covered hoppers intended for grain products, plastic pellet cars were often physically larger – owing to the low density of the plastic pellets and the desire to utilize higher car tonnage ratings. Smaller, round loading hatches are also common, being easier to seal and keep out contaminants. Outlets are specialized as well, typically being pneumatic designs that allow hoses to be attached to the outlet and use a vacuum to draw the lightweight pellets out of the car bays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1E80\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePullman-Standard was one of many legacy domestic car builders that would introduce a design intended to serve the plastics trade. Drawing heavily upon existing grain hopper designs in their catalog, Pullman-Standard introduced a 5820cf capacity car in late 1971. Designed with plastics products in mind, these exterior-post cars were imposing, featuring four bays, and a length of nearly 70 feet over the couplers. The earliest versions featured a peaked roofline and 17 exterior posts per side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1E89\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eLater versions adopted the trademark P-S 'clerestory' roofline that was also utilized on their landmark 4750cf grain hopper, as well as a revised side panel construction utilizing 19 posts. Initially, the posts featured a small triangular notch at the bottom before switching back to a solid-bottom design. Also reflecting a family appearance with other designs in the P-S catalog, such as the 4785cf covered hopper, all of the 5820cf cars featured vertical structural shear plates on the end sills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1E92\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe P-S 5820cf covered hopper proved to be a popular design, with a large number built for a number of private owners, as well as Pullman-Standard’s lease fleet, between 1971 and 1982. While the oldest 5820 cars have been withdrawn from interchange service by now, having reached their 40-year age limit, cars built after July 1st, 1974 are allowed 50 years of service, and up to 65 years if they meet “Increased Service Life” criteria. And like most car designs, the 5820s have exhibited changes over their service lives, mostly to their hatches and outlets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1EB6\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAs-built, most were equipped with P-S \/ ITEL Corp. proprietary “Micro-Matic” pneumatic outlets and either “Mon-o-Wheel” or “Tri-Wheel” roof hatches. As these components wore out, they would often be replaced by aftermarket replacements, such as Salco-brand Kam-Op pneumatic outlets. Salco also offers a popular line of replacement hatches for these cars, either plain or vented, which helps negate the need for personnel to climb onto the car running boards to open hatches for venting while unloading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE9F1EBE\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eOperationally, they tended to congregate in petrochemical production regions waiting for loading (e.g., the Texas “Chemical Coast”), but were – and still are – seen traveling nationwide in singles or in blocks of cars heading to production facilities for items ranging from plastic milk jugs to fiberglass panels. Interestingly, they can also be seen staged at plastics logistics yards where huge blocks of loaded plastics hoppers are parked, with pellets bought and unloaded as needed onsite by the customer using tractor-pneumatic tank trailer rigs, essentially making the cars rolling warehouses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_blk_bot rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLombard Hobbies - Modelers helping Modelers for over 40 years!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ScaleTrains N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48320121340057,"sku":"SXT39343","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8847\/0425\/files\/1714579661.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784154650","url":"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/products\/scaletrains-rivet-counter-n-sxt39343-pullman-standard-5820-covered-hopper-pullman-transport-leasing-carlon-ptlx-41812","provider":"Lombard Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}