The Walthers Mainline 910 - 7890 is an HO scale 59' Cylindrical Hopper representing the Canadian National International Service CNIS #376043 with round hatches. These vibrant models are great for moving grain and various bulk loads, allowing you to easily create a complete unit train. Introduced in 1972 for grain and potash handling, they're based on National Steel Car prototypes with a 4550 - cubic - foot cargo capacity. Over the years, they've sported a wide range of colorful paint and lettering. You can still find them across North America today. These well - detailed, fully assembled hoppers are affordably priced, making fleet expansion a breeze. Key features include a one - time run of these road numbers (limited quantity), a model of a 4550 - cubic - foot National Steel Car, ready - to - run status, thousands in North American service since 1972, appropriate trough or round loading hatches, four different car numbers per roadname, see - through running boards, detailed brake gear, roof hatches and end ladders, correct 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using this Walthers 59' Cylindrical Hopper is a piece of cake. It comes fully assembled, so you can start running it on your model train track right away. To load it, just imagine the grain or bulk loads going through the trough or round loading hatches. When it comes to operation, it's smooth - sailing thanks to the correct 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. As for maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the detailed brake gear, roof hatches, and end ladders. Also, check the couplers regularly to make sure they're working properly. Since it's a limited - quantity item, order it soon to add it to your collection. Just handle it gently to avoid any damage to the see - through running boards and other delicate parts.