The ATLAS 20006916 70 Ton Open Hopper in HO Scale, representing ARR - Alaska #14803 in black and white, is a classic model. Note that the picture might show a different road number. This well - known hopper was an industry standard on numerous railroads since the 1930s. It was recommended by the AAR but lost popularity by the mid - 1950s. It offered more capacity than flat - sided cars, yet the original open hoppers had issues with acidic coal causing corrosion at the joints, which led to expensive rebuilding. Key features include true - to - scale dimensions with accurate details, weighted and detailed underframes, AccuMate® Knuckle Couplers, trucks with free - rolling metal wheels, accurate painting and lettering, and a removable coal load. The AccuMate® couplers are licensed from AccuRail, Inc.

Using this ATLAS HO scale 70 - ton open hopper is easy. You can connect it to other model train cars using the AccuMate® Knuckle Couplers. You can add or remove the coal load as you like for different display looks. When handling it, be gentle to avoid damaging the detailed parts like the underframe and the free - rolling metal wheels. Keep it in a dry place to prevent any rusting or damage to the paint and lettering. If you notice any dirt on the model, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean it. Don't use any harsh chemicals as they might damage the accurate painting and lettering.