{"product_id":"tan36365-05","title":"Tangent HO Scale Pullman Leasing PLCX PS4750 Covered Hopper #22053 – TAN36365-05","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eTangent Scale Models HO Scale Pullman Leasing Company PLCX #22053 PS4750 Covered Hopper\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates one of Pullman-Standard's own lease-fleet cars in its understated \u003cstrong\u003eApril 1980 “Gray Lease” scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pullman's PLCX lease fleet traveled extensively throughout North America, making these cars an excellent choice for modelers looking for a prototype that can fit naturally into a wide variety of railroad operations.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhile the plain gray appearance may look simple at first glance, \u003cstrong\u003ePLCX #22053\u003c\/strong\u003e is packed with prototype-specific lettering and mechanical details. Tangent accurately reproduces the fine data found on these lease cars, including Polyclutch liner information and the Terminal Grain lessee stencil, along with the distinctive details of the 1980 Pullman-Standard 4750 body.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype-Specific PLCX #22053 Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale 1:87.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePullman Leasing Company reporting marks \u003cstrong\u003ePLCX #22053\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePullman-Standard PS-2CD 4750 cubic-foot covered hopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApril 1980 “Gray Lease” paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain gray body with highly detailed prototype lettering and data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1980–2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate 1980 Pullman 4750 body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-hole side posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick sill protrusions over the bolsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive wider jacking tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter-tube brake linkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-mounted train air line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiner “Selflok” outlet gates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific Polyclutch liner data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminal Grain lessee stencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangent 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific rotating bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate brake beam details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined 36-inch wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPullman Leasing Company's widespread lease operations make \u003cstrong\u003ePLCX #22053\u003c\/strong\u003e especially versatile for HO Scale layouts. With an operating era extending from 1980 into the 2010s, the car can appear in grain trains, covered hopper blocks and mixed freight consists alongside equipment from numerous railroads and private operators.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe combination of the understated gray lease scheme and Tangent's prototype-specific detailing also makes this car an excellent candidate for additional service weathering. Subtle grime, fading, rust streaks and commodity residue can transform the gray body into a distinctive veteran freight car.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/tangent-scale-models-4750-cuft-covered-hoppers\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangent HO Scale 4750 covered hoppers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, browse the complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/tangent-scale-models\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangent Scale Models collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/tangent-scale-models-in-stock\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ein-stock Tangent Scale Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for additional prototype-focused freight cars.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWant to give this gray lease car a more heavily traveled appearance? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/paint\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodel paints and weathering supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for materials suited to freight car weathering and customization.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tangent Scale Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47020334317824,"sku":"TAN36365-05","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/tangent-ho-22053-pullman-leasing-co-plcx-gray-lease-4-1980-ps4750-covered-hopper-7299167.jpg?v=1760773933","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/tan36365-05","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}