34'_Covered_Hopper

34' Covered Hopper

GN Car Series:

73765-73794
73985-73999

Model Manufacturer and Description:

Accurail Kit 2300

Basic Modeling Notes:

Cut car down 2'-2", add new bulb angle on top of sides and add roof and hatches.  Remove hopper outlets and replace with two outlets.  Remove end bracing over coupler box and replace with Evergreen angle running from end sill to top of the end.  Add Power Brake to "B" end.  Remove platform above coupler box before installing the brake valve. See GNRHS Reference Sheet 114 for good photos of ends of the car. 

Prototype Paint Color:

73765-73794 - Vermillion

73985-73999 - Glacier Green

Recommended Decals:

HC-86

References:

Book 2, Page 9
GNRHS Reference Sheet 114

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