The ScaleTrains SXT32099 N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper, Cabot/CABX #580707, is a great addition to your model train collection. Please note that the picture might show a different road number. It's from the mid-2000s to the present era. The CABX series 580707 - 580722 was built in 10/77 and features Cabot Corp logos, FRA - 224 reflective stripes, and 22 round roof loading hatches. The paint matches Tru - Color Paint color TCP - 010 Black. There are four different road numbers available. The 1970s carbody has 10 column - style posts per side and a unique “stepped” roofline. It comes with separate granuflator plumbing, either 22 or 28 roof hatches, photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and end platforms, and separately - applied ladders. The underbody brake detail is finely detailed, and it has body - mounted semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers. The ASF Gould - cast 70 - ton Ride Control Trucks have finely rendered raised foundry data, and 33” machined metal wheels. The minimum radius is 9 ¾” and the recommended radius is 11”. As a Rivet Counter N Scale Freight Car, it's fully assembled, has multiple road numbers, factory - applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses. The brake plumbing is intricate, and the printing and lettering are legible even under magnification. It's weighted to industry standards for reliable operation and can operate on Code 55 and 70 rail. It comes in a clear jewel box packaging. Carbon black, a petrochemical by - product, is used in the automotive and other industries. Covered hoppers like this one have been used to haul it since the 1920s. In 1992, Thrall introduced a new design of carbon black covered hopper. Reference: Carbon Black Cars: Freight Cars Journal Monograph #15 by Eric A. Neubauer, ISSN 0884 - 027X, 2030.

Using this ScaleTrains N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your Code 55 or 70 rail track. Make sure the radius of your track meets the minimum 9 ¾” or better yet, the recommended 11”. When handling the model, be gentle as it has delicate parts like the photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and separately - applied ladders. To keep it in good condition, clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the paint or the details. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a small amount of suitable glue to fix them. Store the model in its clear jewel box when not in use to protect it from dust and damage.