{"product_id":"tangent-scale-models-20085-02-ho-scale-4750cuft-covered-hopper-pullman-transport-leasing-company-pltx-the-andersons-1999-14390","title":"Tangent Scale Models 20085-02 HO Scale - 4750CuFt Covered Hopper Pullman Transport Leasing Company (PLTX) “The Andersons 1999+” #14390","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Pictures are sometimes representations, exact road numbers may not be shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTLX “The Andersons” 1999+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the contemporary guys a later lease offering.  These two selections are pulled from photos of PTLX cars that are still in their original “The Andersons” gray paint scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe logo plates are long gone, and the paint is more faded – losing the PTLX gray shade and moving towards a light blue.  Behind the placard panel is a green patch, matching the prototype photos.  The running boards are a weathered metal color now.  There are lots of differences in the little lettering details – patch reporting marks, COTS updates, ACI removal, data patches – all working together to show these two cars as they looked in the 1999+ era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This PTLX group of cars features a Pullman body with open-hole posts, center-tube train air line, and truck mounted brake hardware.  (Notice there is no brake cylinder on the B-End!)  The bays are equipped with beautifully replicated Miner “Selflok” outlet gates.  Up on the roof, you can see replacement style roof hatches and a detailed see-though Morton walkway with matching Morton crossover platforms on the ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe models come equipped our 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks with accurate “Timken” rotating caps and correct truck-mounted brake beams.  We have even mounted AEI tags on the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tangent Scale Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54414969372947,"sku":"20085-02","price":72.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9283\/4323\/files\/Tangethopper20085.png?v=1783722398","url":"https:\/\/southeasthobbies.com\/products\/tangent-scale-models-20085-02-ho-scale-4750cuft-covered-hopper-pullman-transport-leasing-company-pltx-the-andersons-1999-14390","provider":"SoutheastHobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}