Funaro and Camerlengo Erie Railroad (ERIE) Steel, Covered, 4-bay, Center Discharge Hoppers

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Funaro and Camerlengo (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

S-212

Prototype Info

Style:

steel, covered, 4-bay, center discharge

Year/Era:

1951

Road Name:

Erie Railroad (ERIE)

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

resin kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

included

Online Article:

Instructions

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets #2

Notes:

This kit was produced for Central Hobby Supply (under their brand name "West Shore Line"), but is also available directly from F&C.

Dick Karnes' model uses American Models sprung Bettendorf trucks and Kadee S-scale couplers. At the time of photography, the model was missing the stirrup steps.

Brian Nicholson shows the kit still under construction, where he replaced the stock roofwalk and brake wheel with an etched-metal one of his own design and making. He also built the roof latch locking system using prototype photos as a go-by. The unpainted model clearly shows the added details.

This is Brian's model completed.

Another one that Brian completed.