We recently sat down for an interview with Lionel Strang of "A ModelersLife" and it was highly enjoyable. We talked about a few big topics: - Tangent's origins - Why Tangent focuses on freight cars - The changing (and evolution) of our model railroading hobby ...and more! Take a listen...
Live from the Western Prototype Modelers Meet in San Bernadino CA! Tangent Scale Models is pleased to announce new paint schemes for our HO Scale General American 4180 “Airslide” covered hopper. First released by Tangent in 2015, our GATC 4180 Airslide covered hopper continues our long-standing focus on beautiful detailing,...
Tangent Scale Models will be attending the Western Prototype Modelers meet at the San Bernardino Station in San Bernardino CA on Saturday, April 28, 2018. This is a great event where you can show off your models, talk with some manufacturers and retailers. and just have a great time! Also,...
March 15, 2018 The Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4750 covered hopper was the largest production covered hopper design in history, and is therefore statistically important to virtually any modeler from the 1970s to the present. Tangent Scale Models continues the evolution of our PS4750 models, and we are pleased to announce the...
New Model: Tangent Scale Models GATC 1917-Design 10,000 Gallon Radial Course Tank Car January 27, 2018 Live from Springfield MA at the Railway Hobby Show - Release 2 of 2: Tangent Scale Models is proud to introduce our next ALL-NEW freight car replica, the General American 10,000 Gallon 1917-Design Radial...
New Release: Tangent Scale Models D&H-Themed PS-2CD 4750 Covered Hoppers – Early Body Versions January 27, 2018 Live from Springfield MA at the Railway Hobby Show: The Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4750 covered hopper was the largest production covered hopper design in history, and is therefore statistically important to virtually any modeler...
Tangent Scale Models Inc. is pleased to announce that Dan Kohlberg is joining the company in the role of Director of Product Development. Dan will help drive new product development initiatives and help the company continue to innovate industry-leading products that push the boundaries of fidelity and value. Dan joins...
Live from Trainfest 2017! The Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4750 covered hopper was the largest production covered hopper design in history, and is therefore statistically important to virtually any modeler from the 1970s to the present. Tangent Scale Models continues the evolution of our PS4750 models, and we are pleased to announce...
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...
Today, Tangent Scale Models celebrates 10 years of bringing you, our customers, simply the best HO scale freight cars. Our mission was, and continues to be, to bring you "unparalleled scale replicas for discriminating railroad modelers." Thank you for helping Tangent to succeed, and here's to the next 10! Oh,...
To all of the UK residents who model US freight roads..... Tangent will conduct a "Meet and Greet" at Model Junction in Slough on July 29, 2017. Hours will be from 1100-1400, so come on by and introduce yourself, learn a bit about Tangent, and see some of our products!...
Live from the STL RPM in Collinsville IL: Tangent Scale Models is proud to introduce our next ALL-NEW freight car replica, the General American 8,000 Gallon 1917-Design Insulated Radial Course Tank Car. Note the use of the word “insulated” - this is the first plastic insulated radial course tank offered...
This weekend on June 23/24, the STL RPM will take place in Collinsville IL. This great meet is all about the fellowship of building railroad models, including talking about models, attending clinics about prototypes and their models, participating in weathering sessions, and buying photos/models/materials. Tangent Scale Models will be in...
June 1, 2017 Tangent Scale Models is proud to introduce new production for our stunning HO Scale General American 3500 cubic foot “Dry-Flo” covered hopper. These cars were first built in 1959 as a response to customer demands for larger covered hoppers capable of handling bulk commodities. While covered hopper...
For those of you that want a great road trip, think about attending the St.Louis RPM on June 23 and 24, 2017. Held in Collinsville IL, this great meet is all about the fellowship of building railroad models, including talking about models, attending clinics about prototypes and their models, participating...
Tangent Scale Models is proud to introduce new production for our stunning General American 8,000 Gallon Acid Tank Car with Welded Underframe. Following World War II, specialized liquid shippers requested new special duty tank cars, and General American Transportation Corporation met their demands by producing specific-service cars such as this...
Tangent Scale Models is proud to introduce our next production of the legendary Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) Shops X58 Class Box Car. Between 1964 and 1966, the Pennsylvania Railroad built a large fleet of new multiple-purpose boxcars. Constructed as class “X58,” PRR rapidly produced 2,565 cars, plus another 100 for Lehigh...
Happy Holidays! 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,...
Live from Trainfest in Milwaukee WI: Tangent Scale Models is proud to introduce our next ALL-NEW freight car replica, the General American 8,000 Gallon 1917-Design Radial Course Tank Car. This is the first plastic radial course tank offered in HO plastic! (Radial course means the tank’s steel panels overlap each...
Here are two prototype views of TLDX 9036, an Agland Inc. PS4740 covered hopper. First, here it is with its very fatigued paint in 2002, photographed by Dan Holbrook. The second photo is the same car, photographed by the PS company photographer in 1967 before being delivered for revenue service....
