The Rapido 127030 NSC 3800cuft Covered Hopper in HO Scale, specifically UNPX Procor #121466, is back for a third time! This model comes with new road numbers and paint schemes. Rapido is on a mission to replace those wrongly - decorated 4550 cu.ft. covered hopper car models with this true Canadian classic. It retains all the great features from the last run, like sharp lettering and laser - straight etched roofwalks. The prototype cars were built to carry bulk goods such as powdered minerals and industrial chemicals, including cement and potash. With a 100 - ton capacity and four hopper compartments (3800 - 3850 cubic feet), they were made by major Canadian car builders. Besides main carriers like Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, leasing companies also had many of these cars, and many are still in use today. The Rapido model is scaled from manufacturer drawings and has alternative parts to show differences between MIL and NSC cars. Features include round - or trough - hatch design, correct Dofasco S - 2 100 - ton trucks, multiple body and brake equipment variations, etched running boards, factory - installed air pipes, and finely - moulded plastic details.

Using this Rapido HO scale covered hopper is easy. You can simply place it on your model train layout. It's designed to fit well with other HO scale items. When handling, be gentle as the etched running boards and small plastic parts can be fragile. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they may damage the paint and details. Check the trucks and couplers regularly to ensure smooth movement. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a small amount of appropriate glue to fix them, but be careful not to get glue on the visible parts of the model.