ATLAS presents the 20006929 70 Ton Open Hopper VGN in HO Scale, Virginian #4592 in black and white. The picture might show a different road number. This well - known hopper was an industry standard on numerous railroads since the 1930s. Adopted by the AAR as a recommended design, it lost popularity by the mid - 1950s. Although it had greater capacity than cars with conventional flat sides, the original open hoppers caused corrosive interaction between acidic coal and the car’s joints, leading to expensive rebuilding programs. Key features include true scale dimensions with accurate details, weighted and detailed underframes, AccuMate® Knuckle Couplers, trucks with free - rolling metal wheels, accurate painting and lettering, and a removable coal load. The AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.

Using this ATLAS open hopper is easy. You can simply place it on your HO scale railroad track. If you want, you can add the removable coal load to make it look more realistic. When handling the hopper, be careful not to damage the AccuMate® Knuckle Couplers as they are quite delicate. Also, try not to drop the hopper to avoid any damage to the free - rolling metal wheels on the trucks. For maintenance, keep it in a dry place to prevent corrosion. If there is dust on the hopper, you can use a soft brush to gently clean it. Regularly check the couplers and wheels to make sure they are in good working condition.