Description:
This product is a digital, BrickLink Studio 2.0 file of a 1:48-scale (approximate), LEGO® model of a Pullman-Standard PS-2 2-Bay Covered Hopper. LEGO® bricks are not included with your purchase of this product. BrickLink Studio 2.0 supports direct integration with BrickLink’s catalog and marketplace, allowing users to check parts information and order the LEGO® bricks needed to build a physical replica!
American Brick Trains – Pullman-Standard PS-2 2-Bay Covered Hopper – Third-Party Elements:
If you’re familiar with advanced LEGO® train models at 1:48-scale, you know that certain, third-party elements are often required. Below is a list of third-party elements and required to build this model:
Required Additional Parts:
| # | Item | Quantity | Where to Buy | Price as of 6/9/2023 |
| 1 | Ball Bearing Wheel Set | 1 | Brick Model Railroader | $15.00 |
| 2 | 743Z Coupler Pack | 1 | Brick Model Railroader | $8.99 |
The recommended curve radius for this model is R56+. Visit our Resources page for information on where to buy R56+ curve track sections.
History of Prototype:
In 1947, Pullman began standardizing its freight car designs with the PS-1 boxcar. At the time, covered hoppers were a rarity on the rails. Products such as cement, grain and sand were still being transported in boxcars. This changed in the mid-1950s when Pullman standardized a covered hopper design, the PS-2. The first and most widely recognized PS-2 model was a 2,003 cubic foot car that measured about 34 feet in length and featured two bays that straddled the center sill, as well as eight round hatches in the hopper cover. Railroads and private companies now had a purpose-built option for the efficient loading, transport and unloading of a variety of commodities like cement, salt, whole grains and much more. The PS-2 hopper was a staple in American railroading from the mid-1950s well into the 2000s, and we hope our LEGO® replica will find a home on your layout’s rails!
LEGO® and/or third-party elements are not included with this purchase. The tools built into the BrickLink Studio 2.0 software allow for easy generation of a Wanted List where you’ll be able to source all required LEGO® elements through the BrickLink market. Third-party elements can be purchased from one of our trusted partners on our Resources page.
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