The ScaleTrains SXT32101 N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper, with Cabot/CABX #580720, is a must - have for model train enthusiasts. Note that the picture might show a different road number. It's from the mid - 2000s to the present era. The CABX 580707 - 580722 series was built in 10/77, featuring Cabot Corp logos and FRA - 224 reflective stripes. With 22 round roof loading hatches, its paint matches Tru - Color Paint 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, 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, along with 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 with multiple road numbers. Factory - applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses add to its authenticity. The intricate brake plumbing and legible printing and lettering, even under magnification, are great features. 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 byproduct of the petrochemical refining industry, is widely used in various industries. Covered hoppers like this one have a long - standing history of hauling it. The 4727 cubic foot carbon black covered hopper was introduced in 1992, having a different design compared to the 5750cf model. Reference: Carbon Black Cars: Freight Cars Journal Monograph #15 by Eric A. Neubauer, ISSN 0884 - 027X, 2030.

Using your ScaleTrains N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. First, make sure your track has a radius of at least 9 ¾ inches, but 11 inches is recommended for the best performance. Place the hopper on the track and couple it to other cars using the body - mounted semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers. It can operate on Code 55 and 70 rail. When it comes to maintenance, gently clean the 33” machined metal wheels with a soft cloth to keep them running smoothly. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the paint or other details. Check the metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses regularly to ensure they're in good condition. Store the hopper in its clear jewel box packaging when not in use to protect it from dust and damage. Also, be careful when handling it to prevent any of the finely - detailed parts, like the ladders and running boards, from getting bent or broken.