Unboxing and review of Scaletrains.com Bethgon Coal hopper "Conrail"

Here is a review of the 2022 run of the HO scale Scaletrains.com Bethgon coal hopper in "Conrail". Stay tuned to the end, to see the cars rolling on the Mid Mon Valley Model railroad club layout.

[@davestrains6816]

Looks awesome!

[@termitevomit]

Is the only difference between the Rivet counter & operator the installed wire grabirons?

[@jimmybraum942]

From what I can tell, yes. Although I'm sure there is "data decals" not included on the operator series

[@wmoscati]

I got 60 of the CSX version... the detail kits are daunting, to say the least. 40 some pieces that come unpainted. Between those, renumbering, painting over or removing the old style white denoting rotary end, weathering, and making coal loads... ive a long road ahead of me. They run real nice however

[@Jonathanrailfanning123]

i ilke the ns bethgons better but those are very good