Exactrail Evolution EE1726-4 HO Scale Evans 4780 Covered Hopper OKKT 3199
Distinguished by its unique Youngstown corrugated roof, the Evans 4780 Covered Hopper is a common prototype with uncommon features. Beginning with the first production order in December of 1976, Evans produced over 4,000 hoppers during the five-year production period. Popular among Nebraska cooperatives and lessees, the Evans 4780 has plied the rails everywhere in North America.
The Evolution Series Evans 4780 Covered Hopper from ExactRail™ features accurate Morton-style running boards with or without side extensions above the end ladders based on the prototype. Other features include a narrow-style draft box with shank wedges, striker castings, and full nut and bolt detail. All versions also include 100-ton equalized trucks with metal wheelsets.
FEATURES:
- New paint scheme
- Era: 1-81 to 2020s
- Series: 3000 to 3237, built 12-80 to 1-81
- Road numbers 3150, 3163, 3174, 3199, 3205 and 3228
- Morton-style running board with side extensions
- Fully-assembled
- Multiple road numbers
- Separately applied brake wheel
- Separately applied etched Morton coupler crossover platforms
- Narrow-style draft box, featuring: shank wedges, striker castings, and full nut and bolt detail
- Kadee 58 Couplers
- Highly detailed ASF Ride Control 100-ton trucks
- 36” machined metal wheels with .110” wide wheel tread
- Operates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
- Weighted to Industry standards for reliable operation
- Packaging safely stores the model
- Minimum radius: 22”
NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown
