The Roundhouse RND1181 ACF 5250 Covered Hopper is a great HO scale model for the Family Lines System #260018. It comes with either round or trough hatches and is painted and printed realistically with multiple road numbers. This fully - assembled model is ready to run right out of the box. It features a highly - detailed, injection - molded body and a separate brake wheel. Weighted for smooth operation, it has machined metal wheels with RP25 contours and body - mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. The minimum radius for operation is 18 inches. The coupler style is McHenry Scale Knuckle, it's suitable for ages 14 and up, and no assembly is required.

Using this Roundhouse covered hopper model is a breeze. Just take it out of the box and place it on your HO scale train track. Since it's fully assembled, you don't need to do any extra work. When running it, make sure your track has a minimum radius of 18 inches to avoid any problems. As for the couplers, they're designed to connect easily to other compatible train cars. When you're not using the model, store it in a dry and clean place to prevent any damage. Also, keep it away from sharp objects that could scratch the painted and printed details. Every once in a while, you can gently clean the wheels with a soft cloth to keep them in good working condition. And remember, this model is recommended for users aged 14 and up, so make sure younger kids are supervised if they want to play with it.