scaletrains airside covered hopper

[dh28473]

I purchased the rivet counter model painted for BNSF and i noticed white panels on the roof.The hatches are there what would these white panels be any ideas?

[7j43k]

Anti-slip surface.

 

Ed

[Anonymous]

7j43k

Anti-slip surface.

 

Ed

 

This creates a new question, why did the RR bother adding an anti-slip surface on a car marked "Buffer SVC Only DO NOT LOAD"?  

[DSchmitt]

BMMECNYC

 

 

7j43k

Anti-slip surface.

 

Ed

 

 

 

 

This creates a new question, why did the RR bother adding an anti-slip surface on a car marked "Buffer SVC Only DO NOT LOAD"?  

 

The car was originally a load carrier, then later reassigned to buffer service. 

[dknelson]

And aren't buffer cars typically loaded with something, such as sand, so that if it is really called upon to buffer something it has the needed solidity?

Dave Nelson

[NHTX]

    Yes, Dave, covered hoppers in buffer service are usually loaded with sand.