MLW
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My newest acquisition
Limited Pre-Production run of TRAINS CANADA HO RTR
Cylindrical Covered Hopper, Canadian National (CN)
This model comes in a variety of paint scheme such has: Various Government of Canada and Government
of Alberta grain hopper paint scheme, TH&B, 2 version of CN, including the one presented here.
At first glance this model reminds me of the Atlas Trainman series of covered hopper that I have, under the guise of TLT.
The exception is the lack of under body details, but I can live with that.
The roller bearing trucks are well detailed. The various inscriptions are crisp and legible under magnification.
The CN noodle and car information are crisp as well. The end details are well done.
The roof walk however is of the Athearn level. Not see trough like IMC. The plastic wheel sets will be the
first thing to go, replace with metal one. The couplers will follow, replace with KD’s.
I am uncertain what changes will take place in the “normal production run”.
Overall it is a fairly good model at a reasonable price.
My $0.01
Limited Pre-Production run of TRAINS CANADA HO RTR
Cylindrical Covered Hopper, Canadian National (CN)
This model comes in a variety of paint scheme such has: Various Government of Canada and Government
of Alberta grain hopper paint scheme, TH&B, 2 version of CN, including the one presented here.
At first glance this model reminds me of the Atlas Trainman series of covered hopper that I have, under the guise of TLT.
The exception is the lack of under body details, but I can live with that.
The roller bearing trucks are well detailed. The various inscriptions are crisp and legible under magnification.
The CN noodle and car information are crisp as well. The end details are well done.
The roof walk however is of the Athearn level. Not see trough like IMC. The plastic wheel sets will be the
first thing to go, replace with metal one. The couplers will follow, replace with KD’s.
I am uncertain what changes will take place in the “normal production run”.
Overall it is a fairly good model at a reasonable price.
My $0.01
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