Walthers Mainline presents the 910 - 7897 Honeymead #1015, a 59' Cylindrical Hopper in HO Scale. It features a striking yellow, black, and red logo along with trough hatches. These models are great for moving grain and various bulk loads, making it a breeze to create a complete unit train. Introduced in 1972 to handle grain and potash, they're based on National Steel Car prototypes with a 4550 - cubic - foot cargo capacity. Over the years, they've sported a wide array of colorful paint and lettering. Even today, you can spot these hoppers all across North America. Nicely detailed, fully assembled, and affordably priced, these hoppers come with many features. They're a one - time run of these road numbers, so order now as the quantity is limited. The model is of a National Steel Car 4550 - cubic - foot car, fully assembled and ready to run. Thousands have been used in North American grain and potash service since 1972. They have appropriate trough or round loading hatches, four different car numbers for each road name, see - through running boards, detailed brake gear, roof hatches, and end ladders. Also, they come with correct 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using your Walthers 59' Cylindrical Hopper is super easy. Just place it on your HO - scale train track, and it's ready to roll right away since it's fully assembled. You can use it to create a cool unit train by adding more of these hoppers. When you're done using it, store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint from fading. To keep it in good shape, clean the wheels regularly with a soft cloth to remove any dirt or debris. Be careful when handling the hopper, especially the small parts like the brake gear and roof hatches. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a little glue to fix them. Remember, these are limited - quantity models, so handle them with care to enjoy them for a long time.