Home Shops HFH-010-002 HO Scale PS 4427 Covered Hopper Mesquite Belt MBTT 71997 HO Decals Stephen Mayberry researched these cars

Stephen Mayberry researched these cars and posted his findings to the Modern Freight Cars List

Correct 36" turned-metal wheelsets

each capable of handling 53' containers in the bottom position

What made the PS-1 a landmark was its welded construction - an area in which Pullman led the industry

Home Shops HFH-010-002 HO Scale PS 4427 Covered Hopper Mesquite Belt MBTT 71997 HO Decals Stephen Mayberry researched these carsHome Shops HFH 010 002 HO Scale PS 4427 Covered Hopper Mesquite Belt MBTT 71997 Limited Edition Devin Jackson's "Mesquite Belt" freelance model railroad is a Katy inspired road with bit of a Texas Twist! We cannot fault Devin for being a Katy fan and we applaud his freelance integration. His layout, located in Palestine, Texas, was on the NMRA National Train Show tour and was even visited by the Scale Trains crew! Be sure to look up the Mesquite Belt