The Rapido 169005A AutoFlood III Coal Hopper in HO Scale (CEFX #600441) is a must - have for model train enthusiasts. Note that the picture might show a different road number. Coal, often called 'Black Diamonds', is best shipped across the country by rail, and the AutoFlood III rapid discharge hopper car is the ideal solution. Since 2004, thousands of these all - aluminum prototype cars have been produced and have traveled all over North America. You're likely to spot one in a modern coal train, given the millions of tons of coal mined and transported each year. This 4200 - cubic - foot exterior post prototype can quickly unload its payload through the bottom bay doors in seconds. It can also be fitted with a rotary coupler, as indicated by color blocks on the car's end, for different unloading methods depending on the destination's infrastructure. The Rapido Trains HO scale AutoFlood III Coal Hopper comes with many great features. It has a die - cast frame and floor for proper weight, full interior rivet and K - member details, super - detailed end cages with separate air and brake piping, Barber S - 2 100 - ton Trucks with metal wheels, highly - detailed outlet gates in hopper bays, etched and see - through end cross - over platforms, full end detail including uncoupling levers, factory - installed separate grab irons, accurate paint and lettering, a removable coal load, and multiple road numbers for each scheme.

Using your Rapido 169005A AutoFlood III Coal Hopper is easy. Just place it on your model train track and couple it to your train. You can add the removable coal load to make it look more realistic. When it comes to unloading, you can use the bottom bay doors for a quick discharge or, if the car has a rotary coupler, unload it in a different way according to the setup at your destination. As for maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the details like the end cages, grab irons, and hopper bays. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they may damage the paint and lettering. Store it in a dry place when not in use to prevent any rusting of the metal parts, such as the Barber S - 2 100 - ton Trucks with metal wheels. And always handle it gently to protect the delicate details.