Relive the golden age of model railroading with our easy - to - build 40 - foot 70 - ton 4 - bay open hopper model kit. All you need for assembly is a Phillips screwdriver, some glue, and just a few minutes. This Kit Classics™ freight car is ideal for passing on the timeless tradition of model railroading to the next generation. Product Highlights: - Newly designed roadname - Multiple road numbers available - Effortless assembly with a small Phillips screwdriver and glue - Finely crafted stirrup steps, end ladders, grab irons, underbody, and brake system - Realistic molded interior with rivets and side wall bracing - Separately attached handbrake wheel - One - piece detailed Bettendorf trucks - 33 - inch machined metal wheels - Accurately shaped.110 - inch wide wheel tread - Plastic semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers, compatible with Kadee - Body - mounted coupler box for Kadee whisker couplers - Weighted according to industry standards - Runs smoothly on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail - Safe packaging for storing the assembled model - Minimum radius of 18 inches In 1926, the Car Construction Committee of the American Railroad Association (ARA) designed a 70 - ton self - clearing hopper car. It used as many standards as possible and shared features with the 50 - ton car. Over ten thousand of these cars were built for 7 railroads from 1926 to 1930, and many lasted until the 1960s, some even going to second - hand owners.

Using your Scale Trains 40 - foot 70 - ton 4 - bay open hopper model kit is a breeze. First, gather a Phillips screwdriver and some glue. You'll find that the parts are easy to assemble, and it should only take a few minutes. When you're putting the model together, be careful with the small parts like the stirrup steps and grab irons. Make sure they're properly attached. Once your model is assembled, you can place it on Code 70, 83, or 100 rail. Just remember, the minimum radius for operation is 18 inches, so plan your track layout accordingly. For maintenance, keep your model clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe away any dust. If you notice any parts coming loose, use a bit of glue to re - attach them. The packaging is designed to safely store the assembled model, so when you're not using it, put it back in there to protect it. Enjoy your model railroading experience with this great hopper car!