Relive the golden age of model railroading with our easy - to - build ScaleTrains SXT1201 HO scale 40' 70 - Ton 4 - Bay Open Hopper Kit. It features the Boston & Maine/Minute Man Service #8557. Note that the picture might show a different road number. All you need for assembly is a Phillips screwdriver, glue, and just a few minutes. This Kit Classics™ freight car is great for passing on the love of model railroading to the next generation. The product has many awesome features like an all - new roadname, multiple road numbers, finely cast details such as stirrup steps, end ladders, grab irons, and a detailed underbody and brake system. It has a molded interior with rivets and side wall bracing, a separately applied handbrake wheel, one - piece detailed Bettendorf trucks, 33” machined metal wheels, accurately profiled .110” wide wheel tread, plastic semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers (Kadee compatible), a body - mounted coupler box for Kadee whisker couplers, and is weighted to industry standards. It operates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail, comes with packaging to safely store the assembled model, and has a minimum radius of 18”. The 70 - Ton self - clearing hopper car was designed by the Car Construction Committee of the American Railroad Association in 1926, sharing features with the 50 - Ton car and remaining in use well into the 1960s.

Using this ScaleTrains HO scale 40' 70 - Ton 4 - Bay Open Hopper Kit is a breeze. First, gather a Phillips screwdriver and some glue. Take a few minutes to assemble the parts following the included instructions. Once assembled, you can start using it on your model railroad track. It works on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail. When handling the model, be gentle as the finely cast details like stirrup steps and grab irons can be delicate. Store the model in the provided packaging when not in use to keep it safe. For maintenance, you can use a soft brush to clean off any dust from the wheels, body, and other parts. If you want to replace the couplers, note that the body - mounted coupler box can accept Kadee whisker couplers. Just make sure to follow the replacement instructions carefully.