Tangent Scale Models HO 36222-09 NW Roanoke Shops 4750CuFt Covered Hopper Norfolk Western ‘Claytor Repaint HC-71 1986+’ NW 177639
- Truck: 100-ton Barber S-2 trucks with prototype-specific Timken rotating bearing caps, separate brake beam part and SKU-specific Stucki HS-7 Snubbers applied as needed
- Wheels: CNC-Machined 36″ Wheels
- Era: 1986-2025
NW “Claytor Repaint HC-71 1986+”brings the mid-1980s into focus for early NS Corporation-era modelers.These car numbers are chosen from the pool of NW’s HC-71 1986 Roanoke Shops repaints in the then-current “Claytor” freight car lettering scheme.Gone is the large block-style NW and replacing it is a bold, condensed NORFOLK AND WESTERN across the car side.This is a very important scheme for NW/NS modelers, as it is often overlooked in model offerings.The models wear a slightly lighter gray for the Claytor scheme.Each Tangent car number is carefully matched to prototype photos and features accurate CAPY, COTS, truck class and end data for these 1973/1974 Roanoke-built cars.Yes, every car is different.All of the car numbers feature a smooth-style replacement roof hatch and Keystone Portloc outlet gates.Those Roanoke details are all there, from the huck bolts on the side posts to the distinctive square-style routing card placard above the left bolster.We have even applied Stucki HS-7 snubbers on the 100-Ton trucks, based on individual car numbers – SKUs -02 through -04 have the Stucki snubbers while SKUs -01, -05 through -12 do not.The accurate100-Ton Barber S-2 Roller Bearing Trucks feature rotating Timken caps and 36” all-metal wheels.We are proud to offer these NW Claytor repaints in 12 road numbers.
