The Rapido 127028 MIL 3800cuft Covered Hopper in HO Scale, specifically the CPR Canadian Pacific #382325, is back for a third time! It comes with new road numbers and paint schemes. This model aims to replace those wrongly - decorated 4550 cu.ft. covered hopper car models on your layouts and displays. It retains all the great features from the last run, like sharp lettering and straight etched roofwalks. The real - life cars were built for carrying bulk goods such as powdered minerals, industrial chemicals, cement, and potash. They have a 100 - ton capacity, four hopper compartments with a total volume of 3800 - 3850 cubic feet, and either 4 round or continuous trough hatches. Built by major Canadian car builders, they've traveled across Canada and the contiguous US. Besides big carriers like Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, many were built for leasing companies and are still in use today. The Rapido model is scaled from manufacturer drawings and has alternative parts to show the differences between MIL and NSC cars. Features of the Rapido Trains HO scale Canadian 3800 cu.ft. Covered Hoppers include round - or trough - hatch design, correct Dofasco S - 2 100 - ton trucks, two body variations, three brake equipment variations, etched running boards, factory - installed air pipes, finely moulded plastic walkway supports, and full separate air piping and brake equipment details.

Using this Rapido HO scale 3800cuft covered hopper is easy. Just place it on your model train track as you would with other train cars. When handling it, be gentle to avoid damaging the delicate parts like the etched running boards and brake crossover platform. To maintain it, you can use a soft brush to clean the dust off the body and the details. Check the air pipes and coupler cut levers regularly to make sure they are in good condition. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a small amount of glue suitable for plastic models to fix them. Store it in a dry and cool place to prevent any warping or damage. And remember, the picture might show a different road number, so don't be surprised if your actual model has a different one.