Many household appliance brands rode the rails: Admiral,
Whirlpool, or Roper, to name a few.
Nicknamed “baby hi-cubes” by shippers, railfans, and rail employees
alike, the PS-1 40’ “Mini-Hy Cube” boxcars were early examples of purpose-built
boxcars, built by Pullman-Standard in Bessemer, AL. At 4900 cubic foot capacity, most of these
distinctively small yet tall cars were purchased for appliance loading out of
origins in U.S. Midwestern states. Five
railroads bought these cars in 1967-1968, and they were sent to destinations
all over North America delivering appliances to warehouse receivers and team
tracks. Because some of the cars were
pooled, any roadname could be consigned to literally any destination, making these
cars “nationwide roamers,” meaning you can justify any roadname anywhere. Later in their service lives, most cars were
repurposed for paper loading, and by the 1990s many remaining cars were
utilized in MOW and other company service roles.
The Tangent Scale Models PS-1 “Mini-Hy Cube” Boxcar replica
was designed and tooled in USA, and the plastic parts were produced in
USA. It features a prototypical “slight
peak” roof, separate underframe brake components with wire piping, narrow
ladders and sill steps, and “see-through” crossover platforms. These replicas include the “near-scale” draft
gear that has been standard on all recent Tangent releases, which includes the
“side key” detail with Kadee all-metal couplers. Detailed “trombone style” coupler lift bars
are also present on our replicas with one of two styles to match the
prototype. Finally, the models are
equipped with the correct Tangent Barber S-2-A 70-ton roller bearing trucks and
33” CNC-machined wheelsets, so our models look as good as they operate. These small yet tall models are sure to be
stunners on your layout!
Our first production includes the following 4 RTR paint
schemes – plus undecorated kits.
- CB&Q "Chinese Red 10-67" in original
CB&Q Chinese red paint. This car is
a stunner with its white diagonal stripe on the door, and your choice of return
routes to ATSF Galesburg IL or SLSF Ft Smith AR. The side is proudly stenciled “Hydraulic
Cushioning” to draw attention to the cushioned ride the draft gear provides. These cars were built to haul appliances for
Admiral and lasted into the 1990s in paper service on BN and make for
distinctive cars on any layout. Keep in
mind the real cars were pooled, so any roadname can work on your layout! This CB&Q series with accurate October
1967 dates is available in 4 road numbers.
Don’t miss out!
- DRGW "Original Brown 1967" in the classic
original freight car brown scheme from 1967, with the iconic DRGW logo and
spelled out “The Action Road.” These
cars have black ends with white paint at the top to denote the excess
height. This series of DRGW cars all
have a return to EL, Marion OH route stencil and were originally assigned to
Whirlpool. Keep in mind the real cars
were pooled, so any roadname can work on your layout! These beautiful cars are available in 3 road
numbers.
- IC "Original Orange 1967" in the original
Illinois Central orange scheme from 1967, with the classic “Split-Rail” logo
and “Main Line of Mid-America” stenciling.
We know how to do IC correctly!
Just like the prototypes, these cars have a “Return to Agent NYC RR
Evansville Indiana When Empty” stencil on the side of the car, and were
assigned to Whirlpool. Keep in mind the
real cars were pooled, so any roadname can work on your layout! This IC series is available in your choice of
4 roadnumbers.
- Milwaukee Road "Original 1968 DF2" in the
classic Milwaukee Road box car red with the timeless “The Milwaukee Road”
herald. Just like the prototypes, these
cars have a “When Empty Return to Agent NYC Evansville Ind” stencil on the side
of the car, and were assigned to Whirlpool.
The cars also have the correct “DF2” stenciling applied to the
door. Keep in mind the real cars were
pooled, so any roadname can work on your layout! This MILW series is available in your choice
of 4 roadnumbers.
- Unpainted Kit for $36.95 each. This is a box of parts from Tangent,
including trucks and wheels, so that you can build your own car to your
specifications!
These awesome, ALL-NEW, Tangent Scale Models replicas are
shipping now. Features for our RTR
replicas include:
- Designed, tooled, and plastic parts produced in USA!
- Dimensional accuracy - designed from actual
Pullman-Standard blueprints
- Highly correct “true to life” colors
- “Hyper-Accurate” lettering including exact fonts and
lettering placement
- Genuine Kadee® scale couplers
- “Near-scale” draft gear box with beautifully-rendered side
“key” detail
- Multiple road numbers for each scheme
- 2 different draft gear and trombone-style coupler lift bar
variations that represent those pesky prototypical details Tangent is known for
- Lacy details - wire grab irons, coupler lift bars, and
stand-off ladders and stirrup steps
- “See through” crossover end platforms
- Separate air hoses
- CNC-machined 33” wheels in high quality Tangent Scale
Models 70-ton Barber S-2-A Roller Bearing trucks (with semi-scale replacement
wheels available separately) with separate brake hangar parts for extra realism
- Recommended age 14 years and older
Even if you do not model one of these four roadnames, you
should definitely consider the Tangent PS-1 appliance and paper haulers for
your layout. Any roadname(s) would be
perfect in a through freight or spotted at a local team tack or appliance
distributor industry. Don’t miss out on
the Tangent Scale Models Pullman-Standard PS-1 “Mini-Hy Cube” Boxcar, a
necessary cog in the unique 1960s box car boom.
Pricing for RTR models is $44.95, with quantity discounts for direct
purchases from Tangent Scale Models.
That wraps up our update for today, and thank you for
supporting the family-owned businesses in our industry!
David Lehlbach
Tangent Scale Models
www.tangentscalemodels.com
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PO Box 6514
Asheville NC 28816
828-279-6106