This HO scale model is a detailed replica of the 52' 6 Canadian Mill Gondola. Specifically, it represents the Rapido 50055A PGE - Pacific Great Eastern #9402, delivered in a sleek black color. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The real - life 52’6” mill gondola was produced from 1943 through the 1950s for several Canadian railways. Built in large numbers by National Steel Car (Hamilton) and Eastern Car Company (Trenton), these cars served widely in the US and Canada well into the 1980s, and some are still in company service today. Our model perfectly captures all the details of the original car. It features delicate Z (Zed/Zee) bracing or hat channel ribs, separate wire grab irons, positionable drop ends, and ratchet - style hand brakes. The die - cast metal floor provides good weight for smooth operation, and the full underbody detail is amazing. The interior isn't overlooked either, with full rivet and tie - down details. We offer three different 70 - ton trucks: solid bearing, roller bearing, and solid bearing side frames with roller bearing inserts. The trucks have turned, free - rolling metal wheels, and standard - fitted metal Macdonald - Cartier knuckle couplers. Key features of our HO scale model include accurate Z - brace side posts or Hat channel ribs, full decoration and assembly, factory - installed grab irons, a fully detailed underbody, positionable drop ends, era - specific trucks, magnetic metal knuckle couplers at the right height, free - rolling turned metal wheelsets, full interior detail, multiple car numbers per scheme, and all new car numbers with no duplicates from previous runs.

Using this HO scale Canadian Mill Gondola model is a breeze. Simply place it on your model train track, and it's ready to roll! You can adjust the positionable drop ends according to your display needs. When handling the model, be gentle with the delicate parts like the wire grab irons to avoid breakage. For maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry place. You can use a soft, dry cloth to dust it regularly. If there's a bit of stubborn dirt, a very mild soap solution and a soft brush can be used carefully. When not in use, store it in a protective case to prevent scratches. Make sure to check the magnetic metal knuckle couplers occasionally to ensure they're functioning properly. And if you want to switch up the trucks, just do it gently to keep the free - rolling metal wheels in good shape.