The ScaleTrains SXT32113 N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper, bearing Sid Richardson/SRCX #919, is a remarkable model. Note that the picture might show a different road number. This train car has specific road number features. The Series SRCX 900 - 919 was built in 11/77. For road numbers 905, 907, 914, and 917 (Era: 1977 - 1980s), it has Sid Richardson billboard lettering, 28 round roof loading hatches, and paint that matches Tru - Color Paint color TCP - 010 Black. Road numbers 903, 912, and 919 (Era: 1980s - present) have a 1970s carbody with 10 column - style posts per side and a unique “stepped” roofline, distressed Sid Richardson billboard lettering, and paint matching TCP - 171 Weathered Black. It offers four different road numbers. The car comes with separate granuflator plumbing, 22 or 28 roof hatches, photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and end platforms, separately - applied ladders, finely - detailed underbody brake detail, body - mounted semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers, ASF Gould - cast 70 - ton Ride Control 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's fully assembled, has multiple road numbers, factory - applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses. It has intricate brake plumbing, legible printing and lettering even under magnification, is weighted to industry standards for reliable operation, operates on Code 55 and 70 rail, comes in clear jewel box packaging, and its color is matched to existing Tru - Color Paint colors when possible. Carbon black, a byproduct of the petrochemical refining industry, is widely used in the automotive, ink, paint, and plastic industries. Covered hoppers like this one are ideal for hauling it, with unique designs dating back to the 1920s. These cars can be found in large groups near major producers or users, or in mixed freight trains. In 1992, Thrall introduced a different 4727 cubic foot carbon black covered hopper design. Reference: Carbon Black Cars: Freight Cars Journal Monograph #15 by Eric A. Neubauer, ISSN 0884 - 027X, 2030.

Using your ScaleTrains N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your Code 55 or 70 rail track, and it's ready to run on tracks with a minimum radius of 9 ¾” or a recommended radius of 11”. When handling it, be gentle to avoid damaging the delicate parts like the separately - applied ladders and photo - etched running boards. For maintenance, keep it clean by using a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Check the wheels regularly to make sure they're rolling smoothly and the couplers are in good working condition. Store the model in its clear jewel box packaging when not in use to protect it from scratches and dust.