Relive the golden age of model railroading with our easy - to - build 40-foot 70 - ton 4 - bay open hopper model kit. All you need for assembly is a Phillips screwdriver, glue, and just a few minutes. This Kit Classics™ freight car is ideal for passing on this timeless tradition to the next generation of model railroaders. Picture may show a different road number. Product Details: - Prototype - specific ScaleTrains design - Brand - new roadname - Multiple road numbers available - Simple assembly with a small Phillips screwdriver and glue - Finely - cast stirrup steps, end ladders, grab irons, underbody, and brake system - Molded interior with rivets and side - wall bracing - Separately - applied handbrake wheel - One - piece detailed Bettendorf trucks - 33 - inch machined metal wheels - Accurately - profiled 0.110 - inch wide wheel tread - Plastic semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers, Kadee - compatible - Body - mounted coupler box for Kadee whisker couplers - Weighted to industry standards - Operates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail - Safe packaging for storing the assembled model - Minimum radius of 18 inches In 1926, the Car Construction Committee of the American Railroad Association (ARA) designed a 70 - ton self - clearing hopper car. It used as many standards as possible and shared many features with the shorter 50 - ton car. Between 1926 and 1930, over ten thousand cars were built for 7 different railroads. Many lasted until the 1960s, and some found second - hand owners.

Using this ScaleTrains model kit is a breeze. First, gather a Phillips screwdriver and some glue. Then, follow the included instructions to assemble the 40 - foot 70 - ton 4 - bay open hopper. It should only take a few minutes. When handling the model, be gentle with the finely - cast parts like the stirrup steps and grab irons. They are delicate. Also, make sure to align the parts properly during assembly for a smooth fit. For maintenance, keep the model clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the wheels, body, and other parts. If you're not using the model for a while, store it in the provided packaging to protect it. This model operates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail, so make sure your track is suitable. And remember, the minimum radius for operation is 18 inches, so plan your layout accordingly.