The Athearn ATH8392 HO scale 52-foot mill gondola is a top - notch model train car. It represents the Wisconsin Central with the road number WC #54001. Model Features: It comes with body - mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers, making connections smooth. The new 3 - packs are a great choice as they let you easily model a complete train. Separately applied wire grab irons and etched end platforms add a realistic touch. The razor - sharp painting and printing give it a high - quality look. It's weighted for optimum performance and is fully assembled, ready to be placed on your layout right away. Multi - packs feature unique road numbers. It has a minimum radius of 18 inches. Primed for Grime Models Feature: These models duplicate the look and feel of 'In Service' equipment, with faded base colors that match the prototype, providing a perfect starting point for adding grime and rust. Prototype and Background: Open - top cars like gondolas have been essential on railroads for decades. They're ideal for carrying large, bulky loads such as coil steel or scrap metal loaded by crane. Specifications: The coupler style is McHenry Scale Knuckle. It's recommended for users aged 14 years and above, and no assembly is required.

Using this Athearn HO scale mill gondola is a breeze. Since it's fully assembled, you can just place it on your model train layout right out of the box. Connect it to other cars using the body - mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers. When using multi - packs, you can create a more diverse and realistic train by arranging cars with different road numbers. As for maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry place to prevent rust and damage. If you want to add a weathered look, you can start with the primed - for - grime feature. Just use appropriate paints or powders to add grime and rust as you like. Be careful not to apply too much force when handling the wire grab irons and etched end platforms as they are delicate. This product is recommended for users aged 14 and above, so make sure younger users are supervised when using it.