The ScaleTrains SXT32084 4727 Carbon Black Covered Hopper in N Scale is a meticulously crafted model. It features the Columbian Chemicals logo on the car sides, with a paint that matches Tru-Color Paint color TCP-010 Black. This model represents the era from 1996 - 2005, part of Series 959 - 1018 and Thrall car job 911, built in 2 - 3/96. It has 22 round roof loading hatches (22 or 28 depending on specifications), finely detailed end posts and bracing, photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and end platforms, and separately - applied end ladders. The underbody brake detail is also finely done. It comes with body - mounted semi - scale standard Type E knuckle couplers, Barber S - 2 70 - ton Trucks with raised foundry data, and 33” machined metal wheels. The minimum radius is 9 ¾” and the recommended radius is 11”. As a Rivet Counter N Scale Freight Car, it is fully assembled with multiple road numbers. It has factory - applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses, intricate brake plumbing, and legible printing and lettering even under magnification. It's weighted to industry standards for reliable operation, operates on Code 55 and 70 rail, and comes in a clear jewel box packaging. Carbon black, a byproduct of the petrochemical refining industry, is a fine powder used in many industries like automotive, inks, and plastics. Covered hoppers like this one have been used to haul it since the 1920s. The 4727 cubic foot design by Thrall in 1992 resembles traditional covered hoppers and many are still in service today.

Using your ScaleTrains N Scale Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your Code 55 or 70 rail track. It's recommended to use a track with a radius of at least 11 inches for smooth operation, but it can work on a minimum radius of 9 ¾ inches. When handling the model, be gentle as it has delicate parts like the photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and separately - applied end ladders. Avoid dropping or knocking it against hard surfaces. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to dust it off regularly. If there are stubborn marks, use a mild cleaning solution and a soft brush to clean the surface carefully. Keep it stored in its clear jewel box packaging when not in use to protect it from dust and damage.